Alles Klar Portuguese Breakfast 2023

“This is a lightly textured crisp white. Vibrant Riverland Arinto fermented for 10 days on skins and rested in old oak and stainless. Wild ferment and unfiltered.

Drink when: Skip the carbs and go balls deep with this breakfast of champions.” – Alles Klar Wines

Arinto is a native grape variety from Portugal, known for producing exceptional, age-worthy white wines that can mature for over seven years, revealing flavors of beeswax and nuts. The terroir in Portugal closely resembles the hot Riverland region of SA.

This specific Arinto is classified as an ‘orange’ wine, which is also known as skin-contact white wine, skin-fermented white wine, or amber wine. This unique style is achieved by allowing the grape skins to remain in contact with the juice for several days or even months, a technique typically associated with red wines.

About Alles Klar

Local Carwyn Cellars, nestled in Thornbury, will always be celebrated as a haven for beer enthusiasts. Yet, wine has always been the first (and possibly true) passion of owners Ben Carwyn and Ben Duval. Carwyn was raised among the vineyards of his family’s winery in Swan Valley, WA, while longtime GM Duval spent his childhood exploring Penfolds in Barossa Valley, SA. With a deep-rooted connection to wine, it was only a matter of time before they embarked on their next vinous venture.

Alles Klar, which translates to “all clear” or “all good,” embodies the fun and laid-back spirit of their new wine project. Their wines are vibrant, fruity, and expressive—perhaps with a touch of playfulness—crafted to be enjoyed young. All the fruit for the Alles Klar 2022 wines has been sourced from long-time friend and innovator of alternative and progressive Australian viticulture, Ashley Ratcliff, and Ricca Terra Farms in Riverland, SA

Riverlands, South Australia

The Riverland has long been the cornerstone of Australia’s wine industry, boasting vast vineyards that account for nearly half of South Australia’s total wine output. However, the narrative of the Riverland’s wine production extends far beyond sheer quantity. In recent years, prominent winemakers have transformed the region, now crafting some of the most sought-after grape varieties and wine styles. There’s a growing demand for quality alternative varieties like nero d’avola, which thrive in the region’s warm, dry climate. At the same time, traditional benchmark varieties such as shiraz and cabernet sauvignon continue to excel here.