Aroma
Lifted aromas of pear, white nectarine and grapefruit with
hints of cashew and underlying savoury oak.
Appearance
Straw yellow with green hues.
Palate
The palate is bright and zesty with flavours of green apple
and nectarine and a crisp line of acidity. The savoury oak is
integrated and provides a textured, creamy mouth feel.
Vinification
This Chardonnay was hand picked off the Audrey Wilkinson
Vineyard and whole bunch pressed to tank. It then settled
overnight before being racked to French oak puncheons that
were 70% new and 30% 1 and 2 year old. Following
fermenation the wine was then matured in oak for 7 months
with lees stirring taking place every 2 weeks to build texture.
The wine was then lightly fined with skim milk, filtered and
bottled under screw cap.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoy now or up to 10 years.
Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage began in the Hunter Valley cool and wet
growing season with above average rainfall in Spring. These
wet conditions increased disease pressure which was carefully
managed with good vineyard practices. The cool conditions
continued into late December and early January but the wet
weather cleared to sunnier than usual days. Near perfect
ripening conditions resulted in wines that have intense
flavours, whilst maintaining freshness and natural acidity.
