2026 Jericho Fiano, Adelaide Hills

This fabulous southern Italian white variety continues to make waves in Australia, this example being sourced from four vineyards across the Adelaide Hills, from the sub-regions of Kersbrook, Kuitpo, Macclesfield and Forreston. Fermentation was in stainless steel and the wine spent time on lees to enhance its texture. Pale lemon with flecks of green, the nose provides a wonderful example of what Fiano can offer with notes of stone fruit, citrus, hazelnuts, sea breezes, stewed pears, florals, minerals and almonds. This is fresh, concentrated and delightfully textured with balance and energy. A wine of serious length, this is one of the best Fianos around. Would be a great style for a rich chicken or fish dish. Enjoy this over the next half dozen years. Drink to 2032.

94 points Ken Gargett for Wine Pilot, August 2026

A quite beautiful example of this variety, which continues to find favour in a number of Australian vineyard regions. It has that fruity, nutty lemon note on the nose and a flavoursome, creamy cashew-like palate. To me, it’s a wine that is screaming out to be drunk now while all those vibrant, youthful flavours are evident. Drink to 2030.

92 points Ray Jordan for Wine Pilot, August 2026

The Jericho family has a gift for letting varieties speak in their own voice. The fruit for this Fiano was sourced from two vineyards at opposite ends of the Adelaide Hills, Kersbrook in the north and Kuitpo in the south.  Made with freshness in mind, the wine was fermented in stainless steel to maintain the varietal spice and tropical fruit flavours. Four months on fine lees following ferment has built creamy texture to complement the fresh acidity of the fruit profile. Nutty and floral lees derived characters underpin the freshness of the palate, without overwhelming the delicacy of the flavour profile. There’s plenty of texture without heaviness, and a savoury finish.

This would be a versatile wine to have at the dinner table. Drink while fresh and young.