2023 Broadway Chardonnay

The term Broadway comes from the name our winemakers give to the popular stretch of Caves Road along which our Chardonnay vineyards are dotted. These strategically located vineyard locations capture the array of northern, southern and central Margaret River Chardonnay flavours and characters. This way the Broadway Chardonnay truly captures the essence of this exceptional variety in Margaret River. 

Flavours of rockmelon, pear and citrus drive the palate with layers of complexity providing the thumb print of the Evans & Tate house style. Extended maturation in barrel has also contributed malt flavours, textural complexity and beautiful integration. 

colour

Pale straw in colour with a fresh green rim.

aroma

The wild barrel ferment on solids adds savoury aromatics such as wild herbs and toasty-flinty notes.

palate

Flavours of rockmelon, pear and citrus drive the palate with layers of complexity providing the thumb print of the Evans & Tate house style. Extended maturation in barrel has also contributed malt flavours, textural complexity and beautiful integration. 

cellaring

Delicious now, or enjoy for up to six years from vintage. 

vintage 

Margaret River had a mild spring in 2023 with adequate soil moisture, resulting in
a slightly later season. A moderate summer led to ideal ripening conditions with little
disease pressure in the vineyard and a lack of any major rain events during the ripening
season which can be potentially damaging. 

winemaking

The fruit was handpicked and whole bunch pressed, with no pressings juice used in the blend. This gentle handling is critical to produce our unique Chardonnay style. The wine underwent wild fermentation in 20% new French oak barriques and puncheons. 15% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation to achieve balance and texture. All batches remained on yeast lees for 14 months with regular stirring. Select barrels were then blended and the final blend was filtered once prior to bottling and maturation.

region

Margaret River

variety

Chardonnay 

analysis

• Alcohol: 13.2%
• pH: 3.24
• Acidity (TA): 6.47 g/L

Roast pork with apple sauce.

Margaret River Wine Show 2023