Vintage
2024 was one of the earliest vintages ever seen in Margaret River with early flowering and fruit set resulting in picking dates up to 3 weeks prior to the regions average for some varieties.
Consistently warm and dry conditions allowed for exceptional fruit ripeness and flavours with a very well-balanced natural acidity. Extensive marri blossom resulted in minimal pest pressure in the vineyard. The quality of fruit is fantastic and 2024 has produced some very exciting wines with flavour definition and power.
Winemaking
The assemblage of this wine is largely sourced from two premium northern Wilyabrup vineyards, with additional fruit from a pristine site in Karridale, all 100% Gin Gin clone.
The fruit was hand-picked and then chilled overnight to maintain pristine condition. A minimalist approach in the winery included whole bunch pressing, wild fermentation and sparing lees stirring in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak. The individual parcels were kept separate and aged on lees for 9 months until the final wine was assembled through meticulous barrel selection.
Region
Margaret River
Variety
Chardonnay
Clone
Gin Gin
Analysis
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- pH: 3.13
- TA: 7.60 g/L
