Nose
Grapefruit, lemon zest, jasmine flower, butterscotch
Palate
Elegant, tightly wound, textural, savoury, mineral
Harvest
A late October storm was followed by a warm and dry spring,
providing excellent conditions for flowering. A hot December sped
fruit development along, and milder January conditions saw the
chardonnay ready to be picked earlier than usual. The blossoming
of Marri trees kept bird pressure at bay, allowing the team to harvest
our pristine chardonnay grapes with ease in beautiful, sunny weather.
Bottling
Blending and bottling in January 2021
Winemaking
Hand-harvested fruit in two separate parcels, cooled overnight,
whole-bunch pressed and naturally fermented in French oak
barriques. The high natural acidity of Clone 95 required malolactic
fermentation to help reduce acid, building texture and complexity.
Bâtonnage was conducted every three weeks over 9 months
maturation, before blending and bottling in January 2021.
Aging
Up to 15 years
Appearance
Pale straw
Food Pairing
Line caught fish with lemon butter sauce