2023 Chardonnay

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Varietals, Vineyard & Harvest: 100% chardonnay, clones 95 and 548, grown and hand-harvested at Black Bank Hill on October 3 and 10, 2023 at 22.4 and 22.2 brix respectively. Winemak ing: 50% of the grapes were whole-bunch pressed directly into barrel, and 50% were de-stemmed and lightly crushed prior to being given 24-hours skin contact prior to being pressed. Both factions were racked into mostly third-use French oak barrels and fermented using wild/ambient yeasts. Élevage was 19-months on lees in same French oak. The wine was blended and estate-bottled without fining on 18 June 2025. Wine Description: Medium golden straw colour. Aromas of quince, Meyer lemon, brioche, caramel, oak. A rich and elegant palate continues with layered flavours poached pear, clover honey, yellow apple, lemon meringue pie, paw paw, and pineapple. Full-bodied, medium-plus acidity, with a very long finish. Acidity & pH: TA 7.23 g/L, Malic acid 1.6 g/L, pH 3.27 Sweetness: Dry on the palate containing 2.9 g/L residual sugar Alcohol by Volume: 13.9% Production: 131 cases Show more