Chardonnay 2017 Limited Release
Lifted stone fruits of nectarine and peach, balanced by spice
DESCRIPTION
Tasting Notes
Made in the Burgundian style from our best parcels of chardonnay fruit. Barrel fermentation in French oak puncheons, weekly lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation provides a wine of complexity and significant aging potential. - Colin & Jules Campbell
Wine Making
The fruit was harvested in February and barrel fermented in a mix of new and old French oak puncheons - 500L capacity. The wine then spent a further nine months in barrel with regular lees stirring to enhance the texture and mouth feel.
Cellaring
Chardonnay is enjoying a resurgence at present and this wine is sure to please! Slightly more restrained and elegant than previous vintages, this wine is perfectly integrated for enjoyment
Technical
| The Grapes | : Chardonnay from our Rutherglen vineyards. |
| Date Tasted | : September 2018 |
| Alcohol | : 14.0% |
| T.A (g/l) | : 7.3g/l |
| pH | : 3.21pH |
Made in the Burgundian style from our best parcels of chardonnay fruit. Barrel fermentation in French oak puncheons, weekly lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation provides a wine of complexity and significant aging potential. - Colin & Jules Campbell
Palate:
Pale yellow straw. Light floral aroma with hints of sweet honey suckle and orange blossom, faint sweet vanillin oak in the background. Lifted palate with hints of sweet peachy fruit and limey fresh acidity. Subtle barrel fermentation provides complexity and a dry, creamy texture on the finish.
The fruit was harvested in February and barrel fermented in a mix of
new and old French oak puncheons - 500L capacity. The wine then spent
a further nine months in barrel with regular lees stirring to enhance the
texture and mouth feel.
Chardonnay is enjoying a resurgence at present and this wine is sure to please! Slightly more restrained and elegant than previous vintages, this wine is perfectly integrated for enjoyment
| The Grapes | : Chardonnay from our Rutherglen vineyards. |
| Date Tasted | : September 2018 |
| Alcohol | : 14.0% |
| T.A (g/l) | : 7.3g/l |
| pH | : 3.21pH |
