2022 Chardonnay Dozen - Warramate
Resplendent in stone fruit characteristics, a richly textured and soft palate with a grapefruit freshness. A lovely oak presence in the form of cashew nut toastiness and a honey richness. A long palate with texture from barrel fermentation yet ultimately a refreshing wine.
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressed to extract the purest Chardonnay juice but including the hard pressings for weight and texture. Fermentation on some light solids which lend weight, texture and ultimately complexity. With the cooler season we encouraged malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity. Only French oak is used with 10% new, the balance a mixture of older barrels, maturation time. 9 months before bottling in November.
Technical Data
Varietals: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: 4 Clones (95, 124, 548, P58)
Cellaring: Enjoy now or allow to mature with careful cellaring for up to 5 years.
Alcohol: 12.5% Alc.