Nose

Fermentation in stainless steel tank allows the full expression of Chardonnay fruit
aroma without the influence of oak or lees resulting in a bright, clean tropical fruit bouquet.

Palate

The palate is rich with tropical fruits, clean zippy acidity balances the sweet fruit
character resulting in a bright fresh flavoursome palate. When good quality Chardonnay is
used unwooded Chardonnay takes on a whole new level of depth and intensity.

Growing Conditions

2017 was a long ans strange vintage. Every vintage is different; lessons learned
from the previous year don’t always help the following year.
The 2017 vintage started late, two to three weeks later than the preceding couple of years.
Early ripening varieties such as Chardonnay were harvested at the end of February through the
first half of March. The reason for this was the mild, cool spring weather experienced all across
the southern part of the state. This can be quite beneficial as cool ripening conditions helps
maintain the fresh, bright aromas of these early white varieties. Varieties like Chardonnay and
Sauvignon Blanc from 2017 are quite stunning in their liveliness and flavour at relatively low
alcohol levels.

Winemaking

The wine is unwooded, with fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks
and then bottled at an early age. A low temperature, protective regime was adopted during
its production, thereby preserving the finer fruit characters.

Appearance

Brilliant appearance, pale straw with green hues.