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93
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91
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Tasting Notes
From an established certified organic vineyard, Chardonnay plantings from 1985. Bright straw in colour. alluring complex flavours abound. Lemon citrus, chalky and white floral notes with a hint of oak and herbal flavours. A lovely fruit sweetness on the palate. Spicy hints intwined with white stone fruits and salty saline characters. A little touch of phenolics bring balance and length to the wine.
The fruit is lightly pressed into stainless steel tanks and allowed to settle for 24 hours. The juice is then racked off its heavy lees to 500 litre French oak puncheons for wild yeast fermentation. Some barrel stirring through fermentation and post fermentation occurs resulting in a wine with complexity and individuality. Bottled after 10 months in oak.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Western Australia, Great Southern
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 5-10 Years
Scores
93 / 100"The enticing bouquet reveals ripe stone fruit, Gala apple, oatmeal, and nougat notes with a hint of a flinty overtone. It's wonderfully weighted and beautifully rounded in the mouth, offering a silky texture and bright acidity, finishing with structure and persistence. At its best: now to 2030. $30.00. June 2025."
- Sam Kim
91 / 100
"From an established certified organic vineyard planted back in 1985. Wild yeast fermentation in 500L puncheons and a further 10 months maturing in oak. Lemon curd butter, feijoa and honeysuckle with a hint of baked peaches and cream. River pebble, marrow flower and crumbling shortbread. The lees work creates a milky mid palate and almond paste nuttiness on the finish. It’s an effortless wine with a natural richness and chew to the fruit. Drink now and will cellar for up to 5 years. Serve alongside Marron risotto or steamed marron pulled from the shell with clarified butter for dipping. - Shanteh Wale"
- Wine Pilot
