The fruit was hand-picked and immediately whole cluster pressed. The heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise harsh phenolics. The juice was lightly settled before being inoculated for fermentation. Halfway through fermentation, the juice was transferred to French oak barrels of which 22% were new puncheons. Malo-lactic fermentation was carried out on all of the barrels and the lees stirred regularly during the 11 month maturation to aid texture and richness on the palate.
【Tasting Notes】
Colour / Appearance: Bright, mid straw. Aroma / Bouquet: A rich combination of ripe golden peach, grilled grapefruit and baked fig fruit flavours, with a hint of gunflint and an overlay of mealy, spicy, nutty notes. Palate: An elegant full-bodied wine, with a vibrant concentration of ripe stone-fruit flavours, toasted almonds, and savoury notes. The palate is fleshy and creamy-textured, with a lingering finish and finely integrated oak. Cellaring: We recommend drinking our 2019 chardonnay in the first 4-6 years after vintage, but the wine has the structure and closure will allow this wine to develop and age respectfully with careful cellaring. Food Match: Our Chardonnay is a food-friendly wine. A great match for Mediterranean food, creamy mushroom pastas, poultry dishes and veal. However, the fruit weight and acid balance make it versatile with most cuisine.
【Awards】
“It’s so beautifully balanced, refreshing, laced with soft smoke and seriously delicious. Chardonnay lovers–get this bottle! ”
“It’s creamy and comforting with well-pitched acidity, making it highly enjoyable.”
