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We have four small and distinctive blocks of Chardonnay, all Clone p58, but varying in vine age (planted 2001, 2003 and 1971), aspect, row direction and general microclimate.
All blocks are harvested by hand and handled separately throughout the winemaking process. Fruit is chilled overnight before gentle whole-bunch pressing to tank for 24 hours settling. Juice and some ‘fluffy’ lees are transferred to 300 or 500 litre french oak vessels (25% new) for fermentation and approximately 10 months maturation. Natural malolactic fermentation is encouraged only in the coolest years. Barrels are selected for their fresh Village style or more complex Premium intensity, just prior to blending and bottling.
2024 was a challenging, but very rewarding vintage, producing wines with great intensity of flavour, colour and complexity, and acid freshness and palate length.
A very wet Spring, followed by one of the wettest Decembers on record, then a magnificently mild and dry ripening season lead to a slightly early harvest with fully ripe flavours.
The Real Review - Aaron Brasher - 92/100 - Silver Medal Recommended
‘Mid straw and bright in the glass. Lifted aromas of just-ripe, white stone-fruit, grapefruit pith, white flowers, oyster brine and wet stone. Mouth filling, long, creamy and textured. There’s a lovely drive of nectarine and peach, along with some nutty oak and punchy, crunchy acid.”
We have four small and distinctive blocks of Chardonnay, all Clone p58, but varying in vine age (planted 2001, 2003 and 1971), aspect, row direction and general microclimate.
All blocks are harvested by hand and handled separately throughout the winemaking process. Fruit is chilled overnight before gentle whole-bunch pressing to tank for 24 hours settling. Juice and some ‘fluffy’ lees are transferred to 300 or 500 litre french oak vessels (25% new) for fermentation and approximately 10 months maturation. Natural malolactic fermentation is encouraged only in the coolest years. Barrels are selected for their fresh Village style or more complex Premium intensity, just prior to blending and bottling.
2024 was a challenging, but very rewarding vintage, producing wines with great intensity of flavour, colour and complexity, and acid freshness and palate length.
A very wet Spring, followed by one of the wettest Decembers on record, then a magnificently mild and dry ripening season lead to a slightly early harvest with fully ripe flavours.
The Real Review - Aaron Brasher - 92/100 - Silver Medal Recommended
‘Mid straw and bright in the glass. Lifted aromas of just-ripe, white stone-fruit, grapefruit pith, white flowers, oyster brine and wet stone. Mouth filling, long, creamy and textured. There’s a lovely drive of nectarine and peach, along with some nutty oak and punchy, crunchy acid.”