Nose
Grapefruit, white nectarine, earthy florals, toastiness
Palate
Sweet lemon, grapefruit zest, complex, mineral
Harvest
A near perfect growing season, aside from a small storm in late
October which brought some wind and hail. Spring was warm
and dry, followed by a very hot December. Milder conditions
through January ripened the grapes nicely, and saw the team
commencing harvest in early February. The chardonnay
was picked first, with the fruit displaying pristine freshness,
fruit concentration and bright varietal expression.
Winemaking
Fruit was hand-harvested at 12.0-13.0 Baumé, cooled overnight
then whole-bunch pressed and transferred to French oak barrel for natural
fermentation. Selected 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 November and
bottling in January 2021.
Aging
Up to 15 years
Appearance
Pale straw
Food Pairing
Grilled white fish, asparagus, summer vegetables