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The Story
JACOB’S CREEK Heritage range comprises the finest wines made under the Jacob’s Creek brand. Each Heritage wine honors a person and place in the rich history of Gramp & Sons winery that stretches back over 160 years. Lyndale Chardonnay pays tribute to Hugo Gramp, son of Gustav Gramp who purchased the Lyndale vineyard and winery in the Barossa. A premium, modern Australian Chardonnay showcasing the finest fruit from the Eden Valley and offering great cellaring potential.
Bright yellow with hints of green, the nose has varietal flintiness, with aromas of lemon curd and citrus blossoms. The palate is complex and showcases citrus, white peach and toasted cashews. The wine finishes with a persistent clean slatey acid finish.
This wine will compliment many styles of food, try with Baked Thai Snapper or hard cheeses.
Wine Information
COLOUR - Bright yellow with hints of green
AROMA - The nose has varietal flintiness, with lifted aromas of lemon curd and citrus blossoms.
TASTE - The palate is complex and textural showcasing citrus, white peach and toasted cashews, the wine finishes with a persistent clean slatey acid line. s
ENJOY WITH - Baked Thai snapper or hard cheeses
IDEAL DRINKING WINDOW : 2021 - 2026
REGION - Eden Valley
VINEYARDS We carefully selected vineyards producing fruit that was varietal, clean and had a piercing line that would allow the wine to age.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS A warm and dry growing season led to an early vintage with small crops of very intense flavour.
WINEMAKING Fruit was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed then the juice filled to a mix of new and one-year-old French hogsheads. for 9 months. Limited malolactic fermentation and extended battonage provided extra texture and mouthfeel.
WINE ANALYSIS Alcohol 12.7% by volume.