2020 Chardonnay

“It’s a wine of wonderful intensity. I drank a full two glasses, which is unusual for me and white wine, and I kept being struck by the force of flavour. It’s long and elegant too, controlled, driven by stone fruit but laced with custard apple, cedarwood, pear and chalk. There’s ample juice here but it has a lovely dryness through the finish; almost a textural dryness, hence the chalk reference. This is an excellent release, perfectly balanced, flavoursome and finessed.” 95 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front 24/2/22

“Is this the best chardonnay for under $50 in Australia? It would certainly be among the top three or four. From a renowned estate in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, this lights up any table with its poise, precision, and sheer deliciousness. Floral, stone fruit and citrus notes are all to the fore, along with a hint of come-hither brioche. The palate is taut and lively, like a Macon or Chalonnaise chardonnay and there are chalky and mineral hints to complete the picture.” Winsor Dobbin, Ciao Magazine 1/3/22

“This is from the tiny crop of 2020 that was affected by a cool spring, poor flowering and even frost. Completely different than the 2019. A hint reductive which I like. Then the white peach, lemon citrus notes kick in. Toasty oak palate but very tight. High acidity, dry and medium bodied. Cool citrus and white stone fruit flavours. Long finish. At this stage looks very promising and another excellent expression of chardonnay. It will be a joy to see the development of this vintage.” Outstanding – Clive Hartley www.australianwineguide.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.

Colour: Straw green gold.

Bouquet: White florals merge with fresh pear & white stone fruits as struck match & wheat notes form a complexing contrast. Layers of lemon-lime citrus zest, fennel and fresh cut green apple add charm to the subtly savoury frame of white truffle and baker’s 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 easily 8+ years cellaring potential.

How is this drinking now?
Release notes current.

Harvest date	28th March- 8th April 2020
Clones used	P58, I1V01, I1V03 & I1V05
Rootstock	Own roots, Teleki 5C & Kober 5bb
Vine age	19 to 28 years
Trellis	Lyre & Geneva Double Curtain
Soil type	Volcanic Basalt
Fruit Handling	Whole bunch pressed

pH	3.28
Titratable acidity g/L	6.9
Malic acidity g/L	1.2g/L
Baume / Alcohol	13.0%

% whole bunch	100% whole bunch pressed
Yeast	Indigenous
Malolactic fermentation	65%

New	27%
Second fill	59
Third fill	14
Maturation	12

Fining / filtration	No fining but filtered
Available formats	375ml & 750ml

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