2026 The Outlier Chenin Blanc – Pre-Release

Description

The Tasting Note

Pre-vintage release orders only. Tasting notes and more info coming soon

The Vineyard

Our maiden release of Chenin Blanc is sourced from a small vineyard in Vine Vale with just six rows. The site features deep sandy soils over a yellow-red clay sublayer. The sand allows rainfall to penetrate deeply to the clay below, which acts as a vital water reserve during the warm, dry Barossa summers.

We favour this part of the Barossa Valley for Chenin Blanc. Located on the eastern edge of the warm valley floor, the vineyard sits close to the Barossa Ranges and the cooler Eden Valley region. This proximity creates a unique microclimate that’s ideal for elegant white wine production.

Vine Vale benefits from cooling “gully breezes” that descend from the higher Eden Valley. These winds help slow ripening and preserve the fruit’s natural acidity—essential for producing fresh, vibrant Chenin Blanc.