Warramunda Estate Chardonnay 2023

Bunches were selectively hand-picked over two dates from the P58 and Mendoza blocks. Whole bunch pressed, cold settled for two days (no enzyme to retain high levels of solids), and racked to 500L puncheon and barrique barrels for natural fermentation. Juice was fermented naturally via indigenous yeast at cool temperatures over a period of two months, with some very partial natural MLF occurring throughout this time. The wine was left to mature on gross lees for nine months, then recked and barrel selected before blending and bottling with a loose filtration for polish.

We were kept on our toes in the vineyard with a wet winter and cool, wet spring featuring late bud bursts. This was then followed by a hot and dry summer, where ripening was even but rapid. Close attention to maturity was required to ensure we captured the bright fruit flavours and wonderful natural acidity on offer

Geographical Indication / Coldstream, Yarra Valley  

Bottling Date / November 2023  

Oak / 8 months in French Oak Alcohol  

Alcohol / 13.0%