Nose
Stunning, fine and complex perfume, classic for Heytesbury
Chardonnay. Fragrant pink grapefruit, baby pineapple, mushroom
cream, lamb fat, fire crackers and salty ocean air. A wild and
exotic perfume
Palate
It has a crisp and well defined structure. With fruit
juiciness, a wonderful acid line coming through and a fine
structural edge, showing immense strength. The finish is dry with
exotic perfumes remaining, hints of mushroom and sandalwood
and bright primary citrus
Growing Conditions
Made from the most striking parcels of Chardonnay from the
vintage, recognised for its innovative winemaking and
distinguishing 'Heytesbury' character.Another text-book vintage in Margaret River with consistent,
almost rhythmic temperature patterns throughout the ripening
season, resulting in excellent balance and physiological ripeness
of fruit. Reasonable yields were obtained despite a handful of
blocks being exposed to heavy storms in Spring reducing their
cropping potential, but overall quality is excellent. Chardonnay
has intensity and balance, and particularly good natural acidity.
Winemaking
Our most unique small, fine sections of our best vineyards and
clones. Each batch was very gently pressed and the juice then
transferred directly to barriques with the inclusion of solids to
achieve more of the unique vineyard character. Each batch was
fermented wild with no yeast addition and was stirred throughout
the nine months of maturation, allowing the yeast lees to impart
further complexity, texture and palate weight to the wine. With
bright, natural acidity a priority, no malolactic fermentation was
encouraged.
Appearance
Pale straw with a green tinge.
