2021 Deviation Road Loftia Vintage Brut

Exceptional vintage excellence from one of Australia's most celebrated and respected traditional method sparkling producers — and the most accessible expression in the Deviation Road range at Liquid Vibe. The 2021 Deviation Road Loftia Vintage Brut is a single-vineyard vintage sparkling wine of extraordinary citrus freshness, mineral precision and cool-climate elegance — crafted from the elevated Loftia vineyard in the Adelaide Hills using traditional méthode champenoise techniques, expressing the unique terroir of one of the Adelaide Hills' most distinctive and celebrated sparkling wine sites.

Loftia — a named single vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, elevated and cool-climate, creating ideal conditions for premium sparkling wine production of extraordinary freshness and mineral precision. From Deviation Road — one of Australia's most celebrated and respected traditional method sparkling producers, based in the Adelaide Hills and specialising in méthode traditionnelle wines of the highest quality. 95 points The Vintage Journal, 94 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding value at $54 (on sale from $60).

95 Points – The Vintage Journal | 94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Loftia Vineyard, Adelaide Hills, SA

$54 a bottle (on sale from $60)
Loftia Vintage Brut • Deviation Road • Adelaide Hills

"Loftia — a named single vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Deviation Road's most accessible vintage sparkling — 95 points The Vintage Journal, 94 points Halliday. Exceptional Adelaide Hills winemaking at $54."

The Deviation Road Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Australia's most celebrated traditional method sparkling producers:

• Loftia Vintage Brut 2021 — 95pts The Vintage Journal, 94pts Halliday. Single-vineyard Adelaide Hills vintage sparkling. Most accessible. $54.
• Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2018 — 97pts The R Review. Pinnacle Blanc de Blancs expression. $100.

About Deviation Road

Deviation Road is one of Australia's most celebrated and respected traditional method sparkling producers, based in the Adelaide Hills and specialising in méthode traditionnelle wines of extraordinary quality and cool-climate precision. Founded by the Longbottom family, Deviation Road has established itself as a benchmark of Australian traditional method sparkling — producing wines that consistently achieve serious critical acclaim and showcase the extraordinary potential of the Adelaide Hills for world-class sparkling wine.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles and an elegant mousse — luminous, precise and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and elegantly expressive with:

• citrus blossom, green apple and white peach — the hallmark of great Adelaide Hills sparkling
• subtle brioche and mineral complexity — from extended lees aging
• the cool-climate freshness and precision of the elevated Loftia vineyard

Adelaide Hills vintage sparkling of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the citrus blossom and mineral precision of the Loftia vineyard beautifully integrated with the brioche complexity of extended lees aging.

Palate:
Refined and sophisticated with extraordinary depth.
Expect layers of:

• lemon zest, pear and white peach
• delicate yeast character from extended lees aging
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• vibrant acidity delivering extraordinary balance, freshness and length

The wine delivers cool-climate purity with single-vineyard character, combining Deviation Road's celebrated méthode champenoise winemaking with the Loftia vineyard's extraordinary elevated Adelaide Hills terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Deviation Road Loftia.

Finish:
Long and elegant with a clean, refreshing aftertaste and beautiful mineral persistence.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – The Vintage Journal

94pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021
• Vineyard: Loftia Vineyard, Adelaide Hills
• Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
• Producer: Deviation Road
• Method: Traditional méthode champenoise, extended lees aging
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2028

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and delicate seafood
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• Canapés and charcuterie
• As a refined aperitif

Why We Love It

This is exceptional vintage excellence from one of Australia's most celebrated traditional method sparkling producers — Deviation Road's single-vineyard Loftia Vintage Brut, expressing the unique terroir of one of the Adelaide Hills' most distinctive sparkling wine sites. 95 points The Vintage Journal, 94 points Halliday.
At $54 (on sale from $60), it delivers outstanding Adelaide Hills vintage sparkling character and the most accessible entry point to the Deviation Road range.

Discover the exceptional quality of Adelaide Hills winemaking artistry — then explore the Beltana Blanc de Blancs above.