The below-average sized crush can be attributed to a number of seasonal factors as well as various forms of human intervention driven by economic considerations and market forces.
Major global-scale climate influences on the Australian climate in 2023 were a La Niña at the start of the year, an El Niño and a strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole which were established in early spring, and a positive phase of the S...
The majority of the fruit used in this wine hails from Beechworth, with further material from the Hunter and the Yarra Valleys. Fermentation was with wild yeasts in French oak barrels, 22% new, with a touch fermented in stainless steel. A pale lemon hue, the nose exhibits gentle notes of stone fruits, touches of grapefruit and florals, deftly handled oak and an ever-so-slight early hint of oatmeal. Fresh acidity runs for the full journey of this elegant and refined style, which reveals the pristine side of Chardonnay. There is a seductive texture, fine balance and excellent length. A wine which is building now, and which will continue to improve over the next seven to eight years.
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