About Us
A collaboration between Adelaide locals Henry Borchardt (winemaker) and James McLeay (chardonnay lover). About Time Wines represents our overdue foray into the small batch production of expressive chardonnay that highlights single vineyards in the beautiful cool climate of the Adelaide Hills. We’ve made chardonnay that we like to drink. We hope you like it too.
2021 Echunga Chardonnay
26 year old vineyard in Echunga, 400m above sea level. Hand-picked Bernard Clone 76, whole bunch pressed into French (Damy) 300L Hogsheads with a mixture of 25% new and 2nd/3rd use barrels. The wine naturally went through wild yeast fermentation and malolactic fermentation. Regular lees stirring was undertaken. Unfined and unfiltered. Bottled in February 2021 after 10 months in barrel. Only 130 cases made. 12.6% alcohol.
Tasting Note
Lemon peel, grapefruit and mineral notes. Bright and racy acidity is balanced by a textured, rounded palate with a hint of vanilla and oatmeal.
2021 Woodside Chardonnay
27-year-old vineyard in Woodside, 368m above sea level. Hand-picked Bernard Clone 95, whole bunch pressed into high-quality French 500L Puncheons (50% new), undergoing wild yeast ferment and natural malolactic fermentation. Regular lees stirring was undertaken. Unfined and unfiltered. Bottled in February 2022 after 10 months in barrel. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 105 cases made. 12.9% alcohol.
Tasting Note
New season white peach and other stone fruits wrapped in a toasty, struck match richness. The palate has balanced vanilla creaminess with oak driven spice and long length.