{"title":"Tim Adams Current Release","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tim-adams-schaefer-shiraz","title":"2020 Tim Adams ‘Schaefer’ Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are fortunate to be in a region capable of producing a diverse range of Shiraz styles, each reflecting the parcel of land on which it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schaefer vineyard represents something truly special-both in the uniquely elegant and richly flavoured fruit it produces, and in the meticulous care and passion shown by the Schaefer family through their twenty years of grape growing. Now custodians of this beautiful property, we continue to nurture the vines with the same dedication and attention to detail. Carefully selected parcels from the finest blocks of this vineyard were chosen for this special release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for twenty-four months in French oak, the wine shows perfume, toasty notes, and excellent balance. Black cherries, plums, and ripe red berries dominate the palate, lifted by the distinctive spice and freshness that define Schaefer Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional maturation in tank prior to release has harmonised the components, enhancing the prestige of this complex yet graceful wine. Patient cellaring will be rewarded, with the wine expected to evolve beautifully for up to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly ripe grapes were destemmed and fermented to dryness for 12 days on skins with regular pumpovers to promote colour and tannin extraction, followed by pressing. Most pressings were returned to the blend to build structure and support long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spent 24 months in carefully selected French oak barrels before blending, fining and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage was warm and dry, resulting in smaller yields and concentrated flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef and other red meat-based dishes with complementary sauces\/gravies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44804413227110,"sku":"20SS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_1.png?v=1785998758"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-the-aberfeldy-shiraz","title":"2020 Tim Adams ‘The Aberfeldy’ Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aberfeldy Shiraz is our flagship wine and our biggest tribute to our district as one of the greatest Shiraz regions in the country. Once referred to as “Clare Valley’s Grange”, the Aberfeldy label is a commitment to quality and a very special wine that has been in our portfolio since Tim established his own brand in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2020 is the 29th release of the Aberfeldy and it is another classic release of this iconic label. It has a vibrant deep ruby red hue with aromas of ripe berries, black cherry, plum and chocolate complemented by clove, nutmeg and vanilla oak derived spicy characters. It is full bodied on the palate with dark berry conserve flavours and firm tannins generated from the warm, dry growing season leading in to vintage, with a precise balance between sweet fruit and spicy oak flavours and power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is elegant enough to enjoy now, yet also has the structure to be kept for up to 25 years in good conditions. We recommend decanting, allowing at least one hour prior to serving for maximum enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents of the final blend were fermented to dryness on skins and left for 14 days before being pressed, with a portion of pressings returned to the wine for added structure and to improve ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was aged for 24 months in a mixture of new and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads before carefully blending, fining and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage was warm and dry resulting in smaller crops and more concentrated flavours on the berries. The best Shiraz blocks of the vintage were hand-selected by  our team and harvested at perfect maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aberfeldy is best enjoyed with red meat dishes with complementary sauces\/gravies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44804425744486,"sku":"20A","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_3.png?v=1785998891"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-skilly-ridge-riesling","title":"2024 Tim Adams ‘Skilly Ridge’ Riesling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skilly Ridge vineyard, planted by the Ingham family in 1994 produces an array of exciting varietal characteristics from each of the different planted varieties. Much thought was given to where each variety would be planted, and this saw the Riesling block thrive on a mixture of clay, loam and shale with an ideal easterly aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 30 years, this vineyard has been meticulously cared for, attention being paid to shoot positioning, sun exposure, ideal canopy size and cropping levels . This careful management has produced fruit that earns a home in a special release wine - the single vineyard Skilly Ridge Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in the crisp early morning of 23rd February 2024, the fruit was immediately crushed, chilled, de-juiced and then clarified. Only free-run juice was used to ensure purity and to minimise grape phenolics uptake during the pressing cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarified juice was then inoculated with a neutral cultured yeast and steadily fermented for two weeks at 12-14C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing fermentation, the wine was left sitting on the fine  lees for 24 months in a similar way done with some of the greatest Rieslings from Germany and the lees mixed occasionally to improve the richness on the palate and help preserve the freshness of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was filtered and bottled in April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Skilly Ridge Riesling is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7th\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erelease of this special wine and from another outstanding vintage with great growing and ripening conditions for Riesling. The core of the wine is built by citric fruit ( lemon, lime, grapefruit), with layers of white flowers and perfumed notes. True to its style, the wine shows concentration and pure flavours on the palate, supported by a firm citric acidity that not only makes the wine a good match for food, but also gives it longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is enjoyable with or without food and will develop gracefully for up to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44804426629222,"sku":"24SRR","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_4.png?v=1785999041"},{"product_id":"nv-20-year-fine-old-tawny","title":"NV 20 Year Fine Old Tawny","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have modeled this wine along the lines of the very best of Portugal’s tawny ports. Hence it has only about 4° Baume of sweetness rather than the 6° Baume of sweetness shown by most Australian tawny styles. The oldest component of the blend dates from 1988. Because of the financial constraints imposed by maturing wine for as long as we do, most Australian fortifieds lack the complexity of this wine. We hope you enjoy the fruits of our long-term efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has been blended from many vintages in what we believe has successfully simultaneously created both complexity and freshness. We operate this blending process using a modified Solera system, with all components aged on site in old hogsheads stored in our warmest shed. The annual evaporation rate is about 5%, which explains the flavor concentration in the resultant wine.\u003cbr\u003eAlc: 18.5%\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 4° Baume\u003cbr\u003eMost Australian tawny is made with added caramel to boost colour, with the side effect of also adding significant sweetness. We use no caramel and hence our wine is lighter in colour and not too sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849609797734,"sku":"TP500","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_5.png?v=1785999189"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-ladera-tempranillo","title":"2021 Tim Adams 'Ladera' Tempranillo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the principal variety of the world-renowned wines of Rioja, Tempranillo has long been the backbone of the Spanish red-wine industry. We discovered two important things many years ago; that drinking these wines from Rioja could be a wonderful experience and that the variety itself is well suited to the Clare Valley’s growing conditions and terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine demonstrates the definitive Tempranillo characters of strawberry and cherry, in harmony with clove and cinnamon spice derived from 18 months ageing in new French oak hogsheads. Made with a strong influence of the greatest Old-World Tempranillos examples, the palate is juicy and savoury and is lower in alcohol than most Australian red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an exploratory trip to Spain to meet the winemakers and taste wines in Rioja, Tim met Isaac Muga, who decided to join us to work in Clare for vintage 2004. That same year, we planted 6.5 hectares of Tempranillo on a dry grown site just to the east of the winery. We named this unique site ‘Ladera’, Spanish for ‘slope’ or ‘hillside’ as it has a very valuable and beautiful steep easterly aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry-grown Clare Valley Tempranillo was fermented on skins for 13 days and then pressed, with all pressings being returned to the blend for structure and complexity. The wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels prior to blending, fining and bottling. We recommend decanting before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage was cooler than average for the Clare Valley, but the longer ripening season led to higher flavour concentration and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish tapas, including chorizo sausage and pork and lamb dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849610944614,"sku":"21LT","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_13.png?v=1786058308"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-botrytis-riesling","title":"2023 Tim Adams Botrytis Riesling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wet winter provided vineyards with plenty of potential for development of strong, healthy and dense canopies. Humid and cool conditions toward the end of vintage proved conducive to botrytis infection in this selected Riesling block in our Irelands vineyard, at one of the highest elevations in the central part of Clare Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe level of infection has produced a luscious and  sweet wine with concentrated flavours of lemon, mandarin, dried apricots and marmalade balanced by a refreshing acidity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp natural acidity ensures the palate is not cloying or over-sweet. Sealed with a screw-cap closure, our Botrytis Riesling will continue to improve in bottle for a period of at least 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe viticulture team selected this block very early in the season, designated it to late harvest and left it untouched throughout the ripening period. A natural and clean development of the ‘Noble Rot’ infection took hold evenly throughout the block.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand harvested on the 21st of April 2023 ( almost two months after the Riesling for the classic Clare Valley dry style), crushed and pressed over a long period to maximize the extraction of the concentrated juice. The resulting luscious juice was clarified and cold fermented for approximately two weeks, followed by filtration and bottling with no fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a perfect pairing for fresh fruits, desserts and full flavoured cheeses such as blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611010150,"sku":"23BR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_16.png?v=1786058613"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-semillon","title":"2021 Tim Adams Semillon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clare Valley is not viewed as an area that produces great Semillon, but we beg to differ and this wine proves our sentiment entirely. Away from the purity and pristine character that characterise our Rieslings, the Semillon is a wine with textural character and complexity, one of Clare Valley’s hidden gems that will match the taste of any Chardonnay drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation in new French oak hogsheads has added complexity to the stone fruit and herbaceous characters of the Semillon fruit. The palate is creamy and rich thanks to extended lees contact and has a long lingering crisp finish without residual sweetness. It may be cellared for a decade with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing crushing and must chilling, the juice was left in contact with its skins for 12 hours in the press to maximise fruit flavour extraction present in the skins of the berries. All pressings juice was retained and has been utilised in this blend to enhance wine texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation in new French oak hogsheads has added complexity to the stone fruit and herbaceous characters of the Semillon fruit. The palate is creamy and rich thanks to extended lees contact and has a long lingering crisp finish without residual sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has diverse food compatibility - in particular with seafood and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611042918,"sku":"20SE","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_17.png?v=1786058681"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-cabernet-malbec","title":"2019 Tim Adams Cabernet Malbec","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon has long been recognised as an excellent, consistent variety that performs well in the Clare Valley. The addition of Malbec adds to the richness of the mid-palate while contributing violet and perfume to the wine. The result is a full-bodied wine with generous chalky tannins. Feel content cellaring our Cabernet Malbec for at least ten years in good conditions. We recommend decanting a few hours before enjoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry-grown Cabernet and Malbec parcels were co-fermented to dryness for seven days before being pressed, with some of the pressings being returned to the free run wine to enhance texture and mouthfeel. Each component of the final blend spent 24 months ageing in careful selected new and used French oak barrels prior to blending, fining and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage was warm and dry with little rainfall, yields were low and berries small. These resulted in concentrated wines with firm tannins , particularly the Cabernet batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four months in French oak helped polishing the tannins while providing toasty oak compexity, depth and balance to our house style which is dominated by juicy black plum, fresh blackcurrant and blackberry aromas and flavours. A hint of herbal spice assists in making this wine the perfect accompaniment to many dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hint of herbal spice assists in making this wine the perfect accompaniment to many dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611075686,"sku":"19CM","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_18.png?v=1786058762"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-shiraz","title":"2022 Tim Adams Shiraz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the best Shiraz blocks from vineyards across the Clare Valley were carefully selected to produce our Tim Adams Shiraz, a wine with strong regional and varietal definition. The wine is sophisticated and elegant with a vibrant deep purple hue and aromas and flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant and black plums, all in good harmony with the spice oak flavours and dark chocolate that comes from a maturation in both American and French oak for 24 months. The palate is full but with soft ripe tannins and a great concentration of flavours and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is perhaps the closest this wine has been to our iconic “Schaefer Shiraz”, with the incorporation of a parcel from our Schaefer vineyards bringing to the wine a fresh lift and a perfumed character unique to the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graceful Clare Shiraz has power and finesse which makes it both approachable now and worthy of keeping for up to 10 years. We make our wines naturally and therefore this wine may form a harmless crystalline deposit, so we recommend decanting prior to serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe components of this blend were harvested at the peak of their ripeness and fermented on skins to dryness for 8-10 days before pressing. Some of the pressings were blended back with the free-run for added structure and mouthfeel. The individual batches spent 24 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels and before blending, fining and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage followed one of the most steady and smooth ripening seasons that we have experienced in a number of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled steak and other red meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611141222,"sku":"22SH","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_21.png?v=1786058957"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-riesling","title":"2025 Tim Adams Riesling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the free run juice of the best parcels of the vintage is used to make our Riesling, resulting in a delicate wine with pure and intense aromas and flavours. The 2025 Riesling is showing lifted and pristine aromas of lime and green apple underlaid by lemon blossom, grapefruit and white peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClare Valley Rieslings are enjoyable for many years; zesty and spirited when youthful or left over time their maturation is slow, graceful, and worthy of appreciation. Our 2025 Riesling can be enjoyed now or carefully cellared for a bigger reward in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemaining true to our commitment to make quality Riesling expressing pure regionality, only juice which ran free from the press without applying any pressure was used to make this wine, from carefully selected parcels within our vineyards.  Following crushing, de-juicing and juice clarification, a steady fermentation in stainless steel tanks proceeded for two weeks at 12—14°C to retain the delicate Riesling bouquet. The wine has been protein and cold stabilised to normal standards before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the drier and warmer conditions experienced in Clare Valley during most of the growing season leading to vintage 2025 and it’s effect on the vines, this year’s Riesling is slightly more restrained than its predecessor, nevertheless the core of the wine is built for the ages with citrus-focused fruit intensity and an electrifying acid line on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as an aperitif and\/or enjoy with seafood or white meats over the next 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611173990,"sku":"25R","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_22.png?v=1786059384"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-the-fergus","title":"2023 Tim Adams 'The Fergus'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 29th release of ‘The Fergus’ is named after our neighbour who was good enough to sell us his Grenache grapes in the vintage of 1993, during a desperate shortage of Shiraz and Cabernet. We quickly realised that a wine born from logistics had real potential as a medium bodied, juicy style with great food compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The Fergus’ is a unique blend that brings together the best of 3 distinctive red wine varieties, having the spiciness and ripe strawberry character of the Grenache, the lifted red plum and cherry aromas of the Tempranillo together with its tannin structure, and the mid palate richness and violet notes of the Malbec. Ageing in older French oak barrels adds subtle, integrated perfume and toasted characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a luscious mouth filling wine with silky tannin that with careful cellaring may be kept for up to 15-20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the fruit parcels used to produce this wine were left on the vines to fully ripen, and then destemmed, crushed and fermented separately on skins for 7 to 10 days. After a carefully managed fermentation that promoted colour extraction while limiting the harsh tannins uptake, the wines were pressed off skins and some of the softer and balanced pressings combined back with the free run. The different wine components were then filtered, blended and transferred to a mixture of older French oak hogsheads. The wine remained in oak for 24 months before bottling under screwcap for freshness and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt nicely complements duck, turkey, lamb and spicy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611206758,"sku":"23F","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_23.png?v=1786059484"},{"product_id":"tim-adams-pinot-gris","title":"2026 Tim Adams Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one of the most unique and picturesque wine regions of the world Alsace (France), Riesling and Pinot Gris grow side by side in the best sites down the hills of the Vosges Mountains. After visiting the region in the late ’90s, it seemed logical for Tim that if Clare Valley had the conditions to produce world-class Rieslings, it could also deliver quality Pinot Gris and the first vines were planted in our Ladera vineyard. Three decades later we are proudly making one of the most popular white wines in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorella pear, stone fruits, honeydew melon and subtle lychee are the core of the 2026 vintage, all backed up by a refreshing acidity that gives the wine a crisp crunchy fruit character. True to our style and undoubtedly another classic release of our Pinot Gris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003eHarvested in the cool of the early morning, Pinot Gris from optimum vineyard sites throughout the Clare Valley and Wrattonbully was crushed, chilled to 5 degrees, pressed and the pressings separated. A cool and steady fermentation for two weeks has produced maximum lifted varietal fruit expression. Individual vineyard parcels were filtered before carefully blending. The wine has been cold and protein stabilised to industry standards, filtered and bottled under screw cap to encapsulate the flavours and ensure freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__growing_conditions additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2026 was another vintage to test the resilience of grape growers across wine regions in South Australia, with no exception to Clare Valley. A frost event early Spring during budburst, a dry spell from November and untimely rain in March all put a dent on crop levels and ultimately only the good vineyard practices and careful winemaking delivered quality wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__food_pairing additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great food-wine; enjoy while it is young and vibrant, with Asian cuisine, seafood and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849611239526,"sku":"26PG","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_24.png?v=1786059547"},{"product_id":"watervale-cabernet-malbec","title":"2019 Tim Adams 'Watervale' Cabernet Malbec","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon has long been recognised as an excellent variety throughout the Clare Valley, rich in savoury dark fruit flavours without the green edges often found in other regions. By co-fermenting small parcels of outstanding dry-grown Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, we have produced a powerful, full bodied wine.  Two years maturation in French oak provides spice and balance to the wine, which is dominated by ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and violet flower aromas and flavours. A long ageing period between barrel and bottle prior to release has melded all wine components to further enhance the prestige of this wine. Patient cellaring will be rewarded, with potential to improve for up to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__winemaking_notes additional_row\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet and Malbec fruit from our dry-grown Watervale vineyard was harvested soon after sunrise in the cool of the morning at optimum ripeness. The blend was fermented to dryness on skins for seven days before pressing. All pressings have been returned to the blend. The wine spent a total of 24 months in a mix of new and second use French oak barrels before blending, fining and bottling in October 2021. A wine made in the best years only, the 2019 is showing what two of the most prized international varieties can deliver in a great vintage in the Clare Valley. Structure, volume and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tim Adams Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46538623778918,"sku":"19WCM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1463\/2038\/files\/sang_600_x_600_px_25.png?v=1786059619"}],"url":"https:\/\/timadamswines.com.au\/collections\/tim-adams-current-vintages.oembed","provider":"Tim Adams Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}