Cleansing and refreshing, this is solid aperitif gear from O'Leary Walker.
Some history...
Hurtle Walker - Nick Walker's grandfather - first picked grapes at Magill as a 10-year-old in 1900. Trained by Monsieur Duray and the great Leon Mazure, by 21 he was in charge of sparkling winemaking for Auldana. After service in World War I, Hurtle became the sparkling winemaker at neighbouring Romalo Cellars, where he stayed involved until his death in 1975. His son Norm was also winemaker at Romalo from 1951-1985, crafting premium sparkling wines for Wynns and 57 other companies. Nick Walker, Norm's son, now continues the legacy by crafting this luxurious fizz in honour of not only his grandfather, but his family's passion for sparkling wines.
Wholemeal bread and honeyed tones open the account. Some cashews and almond meal add a pleasurable nutty factor. Golden apple, red apple peel and lemons slowly unfurl through the mouth as does a soft creaminess. There is some weight but not overly so. All this while the eye is focused on the great energy the bead throws at you. Good stuff.
Drink now.
89/100
Region: Adelaide Hills
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