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This Chardonnay, made from 48 year old vines is both richly flavoured yet light and refreshing. It displays fresh varietal characters of melon, honeydew and intense peach and orange blossom aromas. This is a cool climate Chardonnay, with subtle oak flavours from 3 months of maturation in 225 Litres new French oak barriques.
Vineyard Region: Yarra Valley
Grape Variety: Chardonnay 100%
Vineyard Planted: 1973
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol. 12.5%
Harvest Date: March 2021
Bottling Date: September 2021
Total Production: 2100 Bottles
Bottle Size: 750mL Standard
Winemaking: the grapes were crushed and gently pressed with the free run juice separated. Inoculated with a suitable yeast culture and transferred into new French Oak barriques where primary fermentation took place for over 20 days. The wine underwent partially 30% Malolactic fermentation to add a further layer of interest and also to reduce the high level of natural acidity.
Maturation: in 225 Litres new French oak barriques for a period of 3 months. The wine was then blended, stabilised, fined and clarified in preparation for bottling.
Colour: A vibrant gold colour with subtle green hues.
Aromas: A cool climate wine with a delicate nose displaying aromas of ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb aromas. Creamy and rich, mouth filling flavours.
Palate: The palate is crisp and bright with a wonderful mix of fresh stone-fruit flavours and a clean fresh finish.
Peak Drinking: Until 2030
Released: October 2022
