2021 Estate Chardonnay

colour

Pale straw with a golden hue.

aroma

Bright peach, lemon drop and light clove spice aromas with a mineral flinty note around the edges.

palate

The wine displays intense grapefruit and apricot flavours with an underlying mineral freshness. This is a medium bodied Chardonnay with a linear acidity lending vibrant notes of candied lime peel.

cellaring

This wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity with two to three of years ageing.

vintage

The 2021 vintage featured a growing season with a warm, dry summer providing the perfect conditions for hallmark flavour intensity. Cool evenings ensured fruit retained natural acidity, producing wines that are expressive and beautifully balanced.

winemaking

Fruit was sourced from across the Margaret River region for this delightfully complex yet eminently drinkable wine. Fermentation was carried out using wild yeast and the wine was left to mature on lees for six months in new and seasoned French oak imparting great texture and length.

region

Margaret River 

variety

Chardonnay

analysis

• Alcohol: 13.0%
• pH: 3.32
• TA: 5.85 g/L

Rich crab ravioli with a burnt butter and sage sauce.

Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021

Ray Jordan, Top 100 Whites 2021

Seriously impressive chardonnay sitting around the $20 mark. Wild natural yeasts, time on lees and a decent lick of oak all contribute to a wine of complexity and richness. Cracking good value.

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