rating A-

standout sparkling fiano from McLaren Vale

about sixth-generation farming family who converted to winemaking in the mid-2000s. Since then, there has been experimentation, with Mencia and Fiano planted. The still Fiano is excellent and ageworthy; the sparkling Fiano is wonderful. Winemaker Corrina Wright is a star of McLaren Vale. If only the wines were available outside Australia.

wines tasted

“The Hunt for Mrs. Oliver” Sparkling Fiano (AUS$55)

100% Fiano, 24 months on the lees. Inspired by sparkling Fiano from south-west Italy, this wine should be on the list of every high-end restaurant in the world: it could be mistaken for Champagne, it could be mistaken for Tasmania. But it’s McLaren Vale, and Fiano is perfect for its Mediterreanan climate. McLaren Vale is an exciting region, of which this is an a shining example. Production is unfortunately limited.

website https://www.oliverstaranga.com/

email hello@oliverstaranga.com

phone + 61 8 83238498

address 246 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale