{"product_id":"j-s-fielke-onkarparinga-valley-fiano-2026","title":"2026 J\u0026S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano | Adelaide Hills, SA | 94 Points","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 94 POINTS THE WINE FRONT | 93 POINTS HALLIDAY – ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING NEW FIANOS IN AUSTRALIA! JUST $30!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front | 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano – Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RRP $30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery now and then, a wine comes along that reminds you just how much extraordinary talent is emerging from the Adelaide Hills. The 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano is one of those wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the very first Fiano produced by the exciting husband-and-wife team of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJemma and Steve Fielke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and what an extraordinary debut it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready awarded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points by Kasia Sobiesiak at The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points by Mike Bennie at Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a seriously impressive white wine at an almost ridiculously affordable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust $30 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from the highly regarded Deanery Vineyard at Balhannah, in the Onkaparinga Valley subregion of the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 vintage was exceptionally late and cool, providing the ideal conditions to produce a Fiano with remarkable aromatic intensity, beautiful natural acidity and the wonderful texture for which this Italian variety is celebrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wine overflowing with character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, yellow apple, crunchy green plum, citrus oil, fresh herbs, ginger and delicate almond notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all wrapped around a wonderfully textured palate with vibrant acidity and a refreshing, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not simply another crisp white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a beautifully considered, seriously delicious and remarkably sophisticated Fiano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd at just $30, it represents some of the most exciting drinking value emerging from the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ\u0026amp;S Fielke – Two of the Adelaide Hills' Most Exciting Young Wine Talents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ\u0026amp;S Fielke is the creation of Jemma and Steve Fielke, two passionate wine professionals who grew up in the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe couple met while studying Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir careers subsequently followed complementary paths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJemma developed her expertise in viticulture, working closely with vineyards and focusing on the cultivation of exceptional fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve concentrated on winemaking, developing his experience in the cellar and exploring the techniques required to translate vineyard character into beautifully crafted wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a vintage working in the United States, the opportunity to work with a small parcel of vines in the Piccadilly Valley arose during the 2018–19 growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd J\u0026amp;S Fielke was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir philosophy is refreshingly straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat wine begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than imposing a predetermined winemaking style on every wine, Jemma and Steve focus on understanding the individual character of each site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir approach combines meticulous viticulture with thoughtful, minimal-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is to produce wines that express the remarkable diversity of the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the cool slopes of Piccadilly Valley to the vineyards of Lenswood and the Onkaparinga Valley, each site offers something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that diversity is exactly what makes their range so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJemma and Steve represent the new generation of Adelaide Hills winemakers – talented, ambitious, vineyard-focused and completely committed to quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Gun of Wine Finalists – A Producer to Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJemma and Steve Fielke have already attracted considerable recognition within the Australian wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe couple were finalists in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Gun of Wine awards in both 2024 and 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an impressive achievement for such a young wine business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese awards recognise emerging Australian winemaking talent and celebrate producers who are helping shape the future of the country's wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Jemma and Steve, the recognition reflects their commitment to vineyard quality, individuality and thoughtful winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir wines have developed an enthusiastic following among wine professionals and serious enthusiasts who appreciate beautifully balanced, site-specific wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the arrival of their first Fiano demonstrates that their ambitions extend well beyond the more familiar Adelaide Hills varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 Onkaparinga Valley Fiano is another reason to keep a very close eye on this exciting producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeanery Vineyard – The Heart of the Onkaparinga Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this wine comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeanery Vineyard at Balhannah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, situated in the Onkaparinga Valley section of the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting site for Fiano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Adelaide Hills is one of Australia's most diverse wine-growing regions, with substantial differences in elevation, temperature, rainfall and vineyard exposure between its various subregions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Onkaparinga Valley offers an attractive combination of cool-climate conditions and the opportunity to achieve full flavour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a variety such as Fiano, that balance is particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiano naturally possesses a distinctive waxy texture and can produce generous, richly flavoured wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, maintaining sufficient acidity is essential if the finished wine is to remain fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 vintage provided precisely the conditions required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally late and cool growing season allowed the fruit to develop complex aromas while retaining excellent natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wine with both richness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the best Adelaide Hills vineyards so exciting – the ability to produce wines with wonderful flavour intensity without sacrificing freshness or elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiano – One of Italy's Great White Grape Varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiano is one of southern Italy's most fascinating indigenous white grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts spiritual home is Campania, particularly the hills surrounding Avellino, where the great wines of Fiano di Avellino have demonstrated the variety's extraordinary potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finest Italian examples are celebrated for their combination of stone fruit, citrus, floral complexity, savoury herbs, subtle nuttiness and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut perhaps Fiano's greatest attraction is its texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike varieties that rely primarily on bright acidity or intense aromatics, Fiano can deliver a wonderfully rich, layered and almost waxy palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best examples possess remarkable depth while remaining fresh and beautifully structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere can be notes of white peach, pear, lemon, quince, almond, honey and Mediterranean herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with bottle age, the finest wines can develop extraordinary savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a variety that deserves to be taken very seriously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortunately, Australian winemakers are beginning to recognise its potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegions such as the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley are producing increasingly impressive examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano demonstrates just how exciting the variety can be in the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Peach, Citrus Oil, Green Plum \u0026amp; Extraordinary Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Fiano is a wonderfully expressive and beautifully textured wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatics are immediately captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus oil, white peach, yellow apple and crunchy green plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine with fresh herbal notes of tarragon and sweet mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a fascinating savoury complexity, with hints of green almond, ginger and delicate spice adding further interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine is wonderfully generous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit has an almost juicy quality, with ripe orchard-fruit flavours supported by vibrant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what makes this wine particularly exciting is the texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a beautiful combination of richness and freshness, with the wine's natural weight balanced by a wonderfully energetic acid line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish introduces a distinctive bitter-citrus character, reminiscent of lime zest and tonic water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis savoury edge provides definition and makes the wine extraordinarily refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wine that manages to be both generous and precise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully fragrant, wonderfully textured, bursting with flavour and finishing with exceptional freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly what great Fiano should deliver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating Winemaking – Three Different Skin-Contact Treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of the 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Fiano is the approach taken in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply pressing the grapes and fermenting the juice, Jemma and Steve explored three different levels of skin contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was destemmed and divided into three parcels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne parcel received no skin contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second spent approximately three hours on skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third remained on skins for approximately six hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach allowed the winemakers to build additional texture and complexity while maintaining the freshness of the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the skin-contact treatments, the grapes were gently basket-pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe juice was settled overnight before being transferred to small-format stainless-steel vessels for wild fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine then underwent full malolactic fermentation, further enhancing its texture and mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a fascinating combination of fruit purity, savoury complexity and beautifully integrated structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is clever, sensitive winemaking that brings out the very best characteristics of Fiano without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 Vintage – A Perfect Match for Fiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 Adelaide Hills growing season was particularly interesting for Fiano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintage was exceptionally late and cool, allowing the grapes to develop flavour gradually while retaining high natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Fiano, this was a significant advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety naturally produces wines with generous texture and can become quite broad if acidity is insufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cooler conditions helped preserve freshness while allowing the fruit to develop its characteristic richness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis balance is evident in the finished wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is impressive mid-palate weight, but the acidity provides wonderful energy and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wine that feels rich and satisfying without becoming heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 vintage has given Jemma and Steve the opportunity to produce a Fiano with both remarkable texture and exceptional freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Most Versatile White Wines at the Dinner Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiano is an extraordinary food wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of fruit generosity, refreshing acidity and savoury complexity makes it particularly versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano would be magnificent alongside grilled prawns, scallops, calamari and beautifully prepared white fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts texture also makes it an excellent match for richer seafood dishes, including crab linguine and seafood risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine's herbal and citrus characters work beautifully with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink roast chicken with lemon and thyme, grilled vegetables, fresh pasta, antipasti and dishes featuring olive oil and fresh herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would also be a wonderful partner for Thai-inspired seafood or lightly spiced Asian dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine that can handle everything from a casual seafood lunch to a beautifully prepared dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA White Wine Worth Following in the Cellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most underrated characteristics of serious Fiano is its ability to develop beautifully with bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finest examples from Italy can evolve into wonderfully complex wines, developing notes of honey, toasted nuts, dried herbs and savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Fiano has the combination of natural acidity, texture and fruit concentration that makes bottle development an interesting prospect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Front suggests a drinking window of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027–2032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is particularly impressive for a white wine at this price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the wine should provide considerable pleasure in its youth, it would also be fascinating to put a few bottles away and follow its development over the next several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA $30 Australian Fiano with the structure and potential to develop beautifully through 2032 – that is outstanding value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Wine at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we are constantly searching for wines that deliver extraordinary quality without an extraordinary price tag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exactly the kind of wine we love discovering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, there is the producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJemma and Steve Fielke are two of the most exciting emerging talents in the Adelaide Hills, with a genuine commitment to vineyard quality and thoughtful winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Deanery Vineyard at Balhannah is an excellent source of fruit, and the exceptionally cool 2026 vintage has provided ideal conditions for producing a beautifully balanced Fiano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there is the wine itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points from The Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points from Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully fragrant, wonderfully textured and full of the citrus, stone fruit, fresh herbs and savoury complexity that makes Fiano so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the price?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust $30 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of white wines at $40, $50 and considerably more that do not offer this combination of complexity, texture and sheer drinking pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who loves great Italian white wines, beautifully textured Chardonnay or exciting alternative varieties from the Adelaide Hills, this is a wine that deserves serious attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA first-release Fiano from one of the Adelaide Hills' most exciting young producers. Two excellent critical ratings. Outstanding vineyard pedigree. Just $30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 J\u0026amp;S Fielke Onkaparinga Valley Fiano is one of the most exciting value white wines we have discovered this year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J\u0026amp;S Fielke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jemma and Steve Fielke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onkaparinga Valley Fiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onkaparinga Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Fiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deanery Vineyard, Balhannah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First vintage of J\u0026amp;S Fielke Fiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally late, cool vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three parcels – zero, three and six hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gentle basket pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild fermentation in small-format stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DIAM cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Ratings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 94 Points – The Wine Front | 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking 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