2024 Single Vineyard Chardonnay

The Deep Woods Single Vineyard Chardonnay is one of the most sought-after Chardonnay wines in Margaret River. Produced in extremely limited quantities from a small, single vineyard in Karridale, this well-known wine usually sells out within a few months of release.

Bursting with juicy citrus, savoury fennel and rich, decadent pie crust this is a Margaret River Chardonnay that you are unlikely to forget.

colour

Light and bright straw.

aroma

Fresh lime, brine and coriander seed lead the nose with subtle brioche and delicate spring florals.

palate

Chalk box textures, very fine-boned and pure. The length and acid line are endless. The palate finishes with a salt, grapefruit and subtle warming oak influence.

cellaring

Best enjoyed on release or within the next 5 years.

vintage

2024 was one of the earliest vintages ever seen in Margaret River. Consistently warm and dry conditions allowed for exceptional fruit ripeness and flavours with a very well-balanced natural acidity for such a warm season. Extensive marri blossom meant pest pressure in the vineyard was minimal.

The quality of fruit is fantastic and 2024 has produced some very exciting wines with flavour definition and structure.

winemaking

This block in particular is one of the last of our Chardonnay vineyards to be picked and can be identified by its purity of fruit and long clean acid core. The fruit was hand-picked and gently whole bunch pressed to a selection of small and large format French oak. Wild fermentation was engaged with careful temperature control to retain freshness and to capture the delicate nuances the wine provides.

region

Margaret River

variety

Chardonnay 

analysis

• Alcohol: 13.0%
• pH: 2.96
• Acidity (TA): 7.1 g/L

Boned roast chicken with sage/fennel stuffing and Autumn greens.