2018 Chardonnay
Medal One
Medal Two
Bright & flinty oyster shell nose with grapefruits, pears & lemongrass. A hint of vanillan oak bringing a sweet perfume. Finesse combine with pillowy fruit weight, this is a wine that is fine boned with citrus flavours dominating in its youth. A citrus energy drives the palate with a pithy interest and texture on the back palate. An extremely fine grained oak tannin framework lingers on the finish.
Reviews
96 Points – James Halliday, Wine Companion
89 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Silver Medal, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2019
Winemaking
Hand harvested grapes placed in a blast chiller overnight before whole bunch pressing. This gives us very high quality juice, 24 hours settling before transferred to French oak barrels; some 228 L barriques and some 500L puncheons, 30% new oak. Both wild yeasts and cultured yeast were allowed to carry out the fermentation offering complexity and a hint of struck match. Natural acidity was retained by inhibiting malolactic fermentation. Maturation for 10 months in our cool underground cellar before blending and bottling.
Technical Data
Varietals: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines:The two original Chardonnay blocks, planted in 1969 dominate the blend. Relatively new Chardonnay clones 95 and 548 are impressive enough to add to the blend.
Cellaring: Will reward careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
Alcohol: 13%