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.
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.