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Incredibly youthful colour, the wine shows an amazing length of flavour and mouth feel, with strong, clean acid on the finish and some secondary characters derived from the slight solids ferment. A great example of modern Hunter Valley chardonnay with its citrus/acid backbone, which is a benefit of no malolactic fermentation.
Wine Description
The Story
A continued evolution in style towards a more delicate and textural Chardonnay.
The nose shows delicate citrus and white stonefruit with a hint of oak and sulphide lift. The palate has the generosity of Chardonnay in a toned down form. The fruit is balanced well with the fresh acidity and slight textural element from extended time on yeast lees.
Wine Information
The growing season for the 2013 vintage was one of minimal stress. The incredibly wet autumn and winter of 2012 meant there was great
soil moisture and then warmer conditions followed in summer and into vintage. All of the chardonnay was in perfect condition and was harvested at optimal ripeness and more importantly, optimal flavour.
Vintage 2013
Australia’s 2013 wine vintage was defined by extreme heat and severe drought, resulting in a fast, condensed harvest with low yields but high flavor concentration across much of the country. A warm spring led to early flowering, followed by a scorching heatwave in January that accelerated ripening and tested winemakers' vineyard management. Despite the challenging conditions, dry weather kept disease pressure exceptionally low, allowing region...