Nose
Complex, grilled macadamia, wood smoke, lime zest, lemon pith
Palate
Racy, bright, lemon, burnt butter, tight linear finish
Harvest
A cool start to the season delayed flowering and slowed early vine growth, but by late December our organic farming practices had the vineyard well placed for another stellar vintage. Healthy canopies kept the grapes cool through summer and preserved the freshness beautifully. Harvest finished up in early April, with the whites showing purity of fruit and incredible vitality.
Winemaking
Gingin clone Chardonnay from the western slope of Broadvale Block 5 was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, before natural yeast fermentation in French oak barriques. Bâtonnage occurred monthly, until blending in November 2022 and bottling in January 2023.
Aging
Up to 15 years
Appearance
Pale straw
Food Pairing
Oysters with ponzu and finger lime dressing