Why you'll love this wine
This is a bright and expressive Tasmanian Chardonnay produced from Tamar Valley, Coal River Valley and East Coast fruit.
Ripe stone fruit and almond spice contribute warmth alongside a refreshing citrus acidity. The palate is richly layered with juicy peach, yellow grapefruit and fresh cashew. A small portion of this wine underwent malolactic fermentation providing a complex, round mouthfeel with just a hint of butter.
A more-ish and elegant example of some of the best Chardonnay from Tasmania.
Tasting Notes
colour
Light gold.
aroma
Ripe stone fruit, citrus and almond spice create a truly elegant example of this classic variety.
palate
Richly layered with flavours of peach, yellow grapefruit and fresh cashew.
Technical
vintage
Constant spring winds during budburst caused lower vine yields. The region experienced cooler than average temperatures over the growing season causing a longer, slower ripening period with delayed harvest dates. The driest growing season to date causing intensely concentrated fruit.
winemaking
A blend of East Coast (61%), Tamar Valley (18%), Coal Valley (15%), Tasman Peninsula (3%), Derwent Valley (2%) and Huon Valley (1%) fruit. Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented on low levels of solids in seasoned French oak. A range of stirring regimes was employed to develop depth and complexity. Minimal malolactic fermentation.
region
Tasmania
variety
Chardonnay
analysis
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- pH: 3.32
- Acidity (TA): 6.60 g/L
Food Pairings
Barbecued Tasmanian crayfish with a herb butter.
