2018 Chardonnay

“Complex, yet pure, this is full of peach, lemon, brioche pastry, fresh new oak and green mango. The palate has richness and a seamless arc of fruit flesh that is nailed into place with mouth-watering acidity. Carries the oak effortlessly on the palate. Impressive and so resolved, this is their best chardonnay to date. Drink or hold.” 96 Points, Nick Stock (jamessuckling.com)

“Estate-grown, hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, wild-fermented, 35% mlf, matured in French oak (20% new) for 14 months on lees. Elegant and perfectly balanced, it is maturing at a reassuringly slow pace, promising more still when fully mature. The flavours are poised between stone fruit and citrus.” 95 Points, James Halliday, 2021 Wine Companion

“What is immediately evident with the 2018 release is the concentration of fruit; the sheer power of the wine is quite remarkable but held in balance by the vanillin impact of new oak and the mineral acidity that the region is known for. To get specific the nose focuses on white peach and nectarine with cashew oak and flinty top notes; the palate unfolds with stone fruits atop a lithe line of acidity and white grapefruit and lemon pith giving texture on the mid palate. The finish enjoys the impact of oak that leaves a lingering richness. The wine will be drinking even better in years to come.”

96 points, Patrick Eckel
winereviewer.com.au

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Our truly cool climate ensures an sublime, yet complex expression of Chardonnay that speaks with purity of time and place.

Bouquet A floral and savoury nose rich with white stone fruits mesh with complex struck match & wheat notes. Layers of lemon-lime citrus zest and fresh cut green apple add charm to the subtly savoury frame of white truffle and bakers spice. Palate Intense white peach drives the front palate before being drawn taut via crisp citrus energy that merges with savoury wheatmeal notes and fine chalky structure that culminates with lingering minerality. Cellaring Drinking beautifully now with 8+ years cellaring potential.

Alcohol: 13.3%
Closure: Screwcap
Maturation: 14 months in 100% French oak (20% new).

How is this drinking now? Release notes current. Has great drinkability now but still has years ahead.

Harvest date	14th - 28th March 2018
Clones used	P58, I1V01, I1V03 & I1V05
Rootstock	Own roots, Teleki 5C & Kober 5bb
Vine age	19 to 26 years
Trellis	Lyre & Geneva Double Curtain
Soil type	Volcanic Basalt
Fruit Handling	Whole bunch pressed

pH	3.29
Titratable acidity g/L	6.9
Malic acidity g/L	1.3g/L
Baume / Alcohol	13.3%

Yeast	Indigenous
Malolactic fermentation	65%

New	20%
Second fill	30%
Third fill	50%
Maturation	14

Fining / filtration	Yes
Available formats	375ml, 750ml & 1.5lts

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