2007 Chardonnay

 

Bouquet & Palate:   Aromas of nectarine, melon and pear deliver on the palate with a hint of toasted nut, white peach, citrus and quince. Elegant but intense flavours fill the mouth with subtle creaminess and a smooth clean finish. Winemaking: Select rows within our Lenswood vineyard are chosen for their ability to deliver intense varietal character. In addition yields are kept to a minimum. The fruit is picked into baskets and small bins then whole bunch pressed into new and old French oak barriques. After fermentation each barrel underwent weekly lees stirring for a period of 2 months; total oak maturation was 10 months. We don't put this wine through malo-lactic ferment. The cool vintage conditions of 2007 enabled us to produce one of or very best Reserve Chardonnays to date. Technical Information: Picking Dates:              March 16 2007 Pressing:                      100% Whole bunch pressed     Fermentation:              100% Barrel fermented, some wild yeast          Alcohol:                       13.9 %  Closure:                       Screwcap