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