2022 Deviation Road Loftia Vintage Brut, Adelaide Hills

Deviation Road Loftia Vintage Brut is a refined, expressive sparkling wine that shows just how well the Adelaide Hills handles traditional method styles. The vineyards sit at elevation in one of Australia’s coolest wine regions, where cold nights, long growing seasons and consistent airflow allow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to retain high natural acidity while developing flavour slowly. The result is sparkling wine with precision, finesse and genuine ageing potential.

Deviation Road is led by Kate Laurie and Hamish Laurie, both deeply experienced in sparkling wine, with Kate Laurie widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading sparkling specialists. Loftia sits at the top of the Deviation Road range and is made only in vintages that deliver the balance and quality required. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented carefully and aged extensively on lees, building complexity, texture and depth while preserving freshness.

In the glass, Loftia is elegant and layered. Citrus peel, lemon curd and white peach form the core, followed by subtle notes of brioche, almond and light toast from extended lees ageing. There is a gentle floral lift and a fine mineral undertone that keeps the wine focused rather than rich. The mousse is fine and persistent, giving a creamy, polished texture without heaviness.

On the palate, the wine is beautifully composed. Bright citrus and stone fruit flavours lead, supported by precise acidity that drives the wine across the palate. Mid palate, savoury notes of cashew, biscuit and gentle spice emerge, adding depth and interest. The finish is long, dry and mineral, with freshness and complexity held in perfect balance.

This is a sparkling wine made for the table as much as for celebration. It pairs beautifully with oysters, sashimi, scallops, roast chicken or dishes with subtle richness. While already drinking superbly, Loftia has the structure to age gracefully over eight to twelve years, gaining further savoury and toasty complexity.

Deviation Road Loftia Vintage Brut is confident, detailed and quietly powerful, a benchmark Adelaide Hills sparkling wine and a standout example of Australian traditional method at a serious level.