2021 Woodside Chardonnay

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 Notes

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.