The 2020 Coates The Nebbiolo is an elegant, site-driven Nebbiolo from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, crafted in a style that honours the grape's Italian heritage while expressing its cool-climate Australian origin. The 2020 vintage opens with lifted aromas of Morello cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry, layered with dried rose petals, potpourri, subtle spice and delicate forest floor notes. Matured in French oak to enhance structure rather than dominate the fruit, it is a finely balanced expression of this distinctive variety.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with bright natural acidity, firm yet velvety tannins and a refined, finely textured mouthfeel. Flavours of red cherry, raspberry and subtle forest berries are complemented by hints of dried herbs, spice and gentle oak, leading to a long, savoury finish with impressive persistence. True to the Nebbiolo variety, the wine combines vibrant fruit with structure and freshness, making it approachable now while offering excellent potential for further development in bottle.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who appreciate elegant, food-friendly reds with bright acidity, savoury complexity and fine tannin structure. It pairs beautifully with osso buco, slow-braised beef, mushroom risotto, roast duck or aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano. Enjoy now after 60–90 minutes of decanting, or cellar through 2035 as the wine develops additional earthy, floral and savoury complexity.
