CLASSIC CHARDONNAY
2022
Bouquet
Lifted crème brulee, amid white stonefruits of nectarine and white peach, with citrus lift.
PALATE
A rich and full flavoured palate of white peaches and cream, well balanced with subtle yeast and oak toast characters with a dash of spice complexity. Rich and round front palate with clean and luscious textural palate, which extends into a pleasantly lingering finish.
WINEMAKING
Harvested in the cool of the morning, one parcel of wine (80% of the blend) was barrel fermented on yeast lees for 6 months in predominately French barrels (40% new) to contribute to complexity, integration and richness. The second parcel (20% of the blend) was selected for their integral aromatics and elegance they displayed. The wine was racked off gross yeast lees after ferment and spent 6 months on fine yeast lees to add subtle toast characters and a dimension of palate weight. Both parcels were blended prior to bottling. No animal products used for fining or filtration. Vegan Friendly.
AWARDS
2019 Vintage
Bronze Medal – 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
4.5 Stars – Winestate Magazine
2018 Vintage
Silver Medal – 2019 New Zealand International Wine Show
Bronze Medal – 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2019 McLaren Vale Wine Show
2017 Vintage
Gold Medal – 2018 New Zealand International Wine Show
5 STARS “Powerful buttery bouquet with toasty oak complexity and some grilled nut elements. Soft and smooth in the mouth and tasting of peaches and melons with oak dominating the finish.” – WINESTATE May/June 2018
2015 Vintage
Gold Medal – China Wine & Spirit Competition 2016