Chardonnay

True to the new-style of Australian Chardonnay, the grapes were picked early in the harvest and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. Part of the batch was then barrel matured for about 4 months in 1 year old oak (French & America) and blended back to give just a hint of oak characters. Partial malolactic fermentation supports a hint of butteriness, though remains fresh, crisp and vibrant.

Layered aromas of citrus, green apple and honeydew melon carry through to the rich, creamy palate.

This Semillion Chardonnay has an array of lifted fresh fruit aromas like citrus zest, passionfruit and stonefruit.

Aromas of passion fruit, orange blossom and creamy vanilla oak. Complex palate with rich flavors of honey, more passion fruit and a hint of herbs. Silver Medal, Best Buy, 2011 World Wine Championships.

Round, balanced palate with a finish that is long and refreshing. This is a wine for the table tonight, but it will soften some with aging over the next two to three years.