2023 Chardonnay
Medal One
Medal Two
Finesse combines with a pillowy fruit weight; fine boned and precise grapefruit in its youth, an apple crunch for freshness, a pithy interest and a slippery texture on the back palate the gives weight, power and extraordinary carry. The fruit is supported by a lovely powdery-chalky texture that lingers. The bright acidity giving a delicious, moreish edge.
Reviews
98 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2026
95 Points – Ray Jordan, Winepilot
94 Points – Ryan Montgomery, JamesSuckling.com
Silver Medal, 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards
Top 2023 Chardonnay from Victoria, The Real Review
Winemaking
Hand harvested grapes placed in a chiller overnight before whole bunch pressing which gives us very high-quality juice. Fermentation in French oak barrels; a combination of 228 L barriques and some 500 L puncheons, 25% new oak. Both wild yeasts and cultured yeast were allowed to carry out the fermentation offering complexity. 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 original Chardonnay blocks, planted in 1969 (clone unknown) and more modern clonal material originating from Burgundy; Clone 95. 50:50 Old vine: Clone 95
Cellaring: Shy as a youngster, a few years in bottle will build weight with careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
Alcohol: 13%