BRIGHTVIEW VINEYARD BAROSSA VALLEY | ADELAIDE HILLS | Woodside | SIMON HACKETT

The duo bought a 116-acre plot just outside the town of Woodside, mainly planted with Sauvignon Blanc (along with enough Chardonnay to supply two separate bottlings, one oaked and one unoaked). The vineyard is closely planted to increase vine stress and uses the same vertical trellising system that is employed in Bordeaux. Edgy and crisp with lively acid and spice, this one would make a great match for a plate of oysters.

BUYER’S GUIDE

SIMON HACKETT 2000 SEMILLON, BRIGHTVIEW VINEYARD BAROSSA VALLEY, $15
Dense and Ageworthy
Complements roast chicken nicely

CLARENDON HILLS 1998 CHARDONNAY, HICKINBOTHAM VINEYARD CLARENDON, $28
Spicy and Refined
Would work well with salmon dishes

SHAW AND SMITH 2001 SAUVIGNON BLANC, ADELAIDE HILLS, $17
Edgy and Crisp
Serve with oysters on the half shell