Summary: Inspired by humankind’s evolution through thousands of years, The Theory of Evolution Wines embody the inevitable journey of wine lovers to enjoying the world’s classic great varieties. Winemaker Corey Ryan has crafted each varietally expressive and well balanced wine from established low yielding vineyards to deliver quality and value that will appeal to all wine drinkers.

 

Vineyards: Sourced from established vineyards in the Padthaway district of the limestone coast. The sheltered aspect and consistent temperatures combine to ensure the retention of natural acidity in the elegant fruit harvested. 

 

Winemaking: Picked partially by hand. The majority of the blend was vinified in stainless steel with high solids and oxidative handling with fifteen barrel fermented with lees stirring. About forty percent was aged in  medium toast two and three year old French oak barriques for six months to add complexity before full malolactic fermentation.

 

Vintage 2019: After a rather low yielding 2018 the Limestone Coast was back on form after a relatively trouble-free vintage. A dry winter was followed by a cool spring and then a fiercely hot summer in most of South Australia. Limestone Coast faired better than other regions with a crop that exceeded that of the previous year and the quality was top notch.

 

Tasting Note: Pale yellow with just a hint of green in the glass. The nose is pure Chardonnay through and through – expressive of stone fruit, lemon and just-cut apple. The palate is lifted and fresh, highlighting citrus and stone fruits before building to a soft and round mid palate. Its neatly balanced on the finish by brisk, citrus minerality, before ending dry. Pair it with a roast chicken for a flavour explosion.