2023 Redbrook Estate Chardonnay

colour

Remarkable vibrancy and youthful condition – something that Evans & Tate Chardonnay wines are renowned for.

aroma

The nose displays aromas of orange blossom and ripe, vibrant stone fruits.

Palate

Dry malt, fresh toast and struck match complexity from wild barrel fermentation on solids with citrus, toasted oatmeal and a touch of zesty lemon butter on the palate.

cellaring

Will continue to develop for at least five to ten years from vintage.

Vintage

The 2023 vintage in Margaret River started with the 2022 winter temperatures being cooler than the long-term average, which is fantastic for ensuring a sound dormancy for the vines to set them up for a strong growing season. There was markedly less-than-average winter rain however but enough to re-charge dams and the soil profile.

winemaking

The fruit for this wine is of the Gin Gin clone which is renowned for producing powerful Chardonnay wines in Margaret River whilst retaining a beautiful acid line. When the decision was made to pick on 27 February 2023, the fruit was selectively hand picked over two days with the fruit then being cooled in a cold room to 8°C before loading the small press with the whole bunches. The fruit was then gently squeezed and the cool, turbid juice went directly into French oak barrels for wild fermentation.

region

Margaret River 

variety

Chardonnay

analysis

• Alcohol: 13.0%
• pH: 3.01
• Acidity: 8.01 g/L

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