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Shadowfax Macedon Chardonnay 2023
SDFCHA23-M-1EA
SDFCHA24-M

Shadowfax Macedon Chardonnay 2023

Macedon, Australia
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About this Wine

 
country Australia
region Macedon
variety Chardonnay
Style White (Medium Bodied Oaked)
vintage 2023
closure Screwcap
Alcohol vol. 13.0
volume 750
Brands Shadowfax Wines
 

Tasting Notes

Aroma

This distinctive Macedon ranges chardonnay bursts from the glass with lime, peach fuzz and white florals. Hints of lees derived nougat, fresh brioche and mineral notes are complexed with toasty oak notes. The perfume is persistent and intriguing, belying the complex and powerful wine beneath.

Appearance

Light straw, green hue and brilliant clarity.

Palate

Grapefruit and tangerine fruits spill immediately onto the palate. The fruit flavours are augmented with wild ferment characters such as brioche and barrel warmth. The palate is very full and luscious, with a line of acid pulling the wine in, whilst adding length. The wine is textured with almond meal like characters added another element. A great example of cold climate Macedon Ranges Chardonnay.

Vinification

Hand harvested fruit was firmly whole bunch pressed to impart some skin contact to release the full flavour profile and impart some phenolic texture. Natural ferment occurred in new (22%) and older French barrels. The wine was left to unwind and age slowly on its ferment lees to add generosity. Every barrel was treated as is own entity, with some allowed to go through natural Malolactic fermentation to add further depth. After 11 months the wine was racked and filtered prior to bottling in March 2024.

Vintage Notes

A cool spring in the Macedon Ranges set medium size crops. A cool summer and mild autumn led to a long growing season. The 740 meters above sea level elevation site of Little Hampton has extra cool nights, helping to retain natural acidity in the grapes, being picked in the last few weeks of April. Grapes ripened late in the season with full flavour and phenolic ripeness. Fruit was hand picked in small batches in pristine condition.

Food Matching

Ginger scallop dumpling; Wild mushrooms on toast; Roast chicken.
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Reviews

  • Jane Faulkner
    1

    A mid-gold hue, yet bright. Lots of oak spices and sweet, cedary wood aromas and flavours infusing the lemon-lime fruits, some barely ripe white peach and green apple in the mix. The palate is tightly controlled by acidity; it’s vibrant and tangy yet some nutty, creamy lees add a necessary layer of texture. Good wine, needs food. Points: 92/100

    Halliday Wine Companion ∙ 18th Feb 2025

  • Stuart Knox
    1

    Medium straw-yellow tone. Fresh pineapple and honey roast cashews on the nose. Palate sits tighter with a leaning towards green apple and citrus fruits, layered over roasted nuts and nougat characters. Acidity remains bright, ensuring precision and driving the fruit intensity right to a very long finish. Points: 93/100

    The Real Review ∙ 21st Jul 2024

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