Nose
Citrus pith, grapefruit, white flowers, nougat
Palate
Vibrant citrus line, savoury, complex layers, mineral
Harvest
A tricky season commencing with good early season growth. A cool and wet November impacted fruit set and resulted in reduced yields. Early summer was hot and dry, then February brought more cool and wet conditions. Our organic farming, however, had the vineyard in terrific shape to deal with the challenges and our Chardonnay was harvested with fruit purity and bright acidity.
Winemaking
Fruit was hand-harvested and cooled overnight, then wholebunch pressed and transferred to barrel for natural fermentation in French oak. Select parcels underwent malolactic fermentation to build texture and lower natural acidity. It was aged for nine months in oak barriques, undergoing regular bâtonnage prior to blending in December and bottling in January 2022.
Appearance
Pale straw
Food Pairing
Pan-seared fish and scallops, creamy citrus sauce
