Each parcel of the Chardonnay was crushed direct to press. The juice was cold settled before being racked, warmed, yeasted then sent to barrel forfermentation or left to ferment in tank.The parcels of wine in the barrels were stirred and topped monthly while the wine parcel in tank was left on lees until blending.
Varietal | Chardonnay |
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Vintage | 2024 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Multi Region |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
Peak Drinking | Drink Now |
Aromas of white stone fruits, grapefruit, hints of spice, nutmeg and some nutty cashew oak.
The palate shows sweet crème brûlée, yellow stone fruit, tropical notes, papaya mangosteen with subtle integrated oak and mouth-watering slatey acidity, but with a nice phenolic presence. Adelaide Hills dry crispness with Padthaway roundness and full flavour.
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Growing up in the Barossa Valley, winemaker Richard Mattner was never far from wine. His grandfather's vineyard at the highly-regarded Light Pass district was Richard's playground during the school holidays. Upon leaving school, Richard gained employment as a cellar hand and began a career in the wine industry in 1993. Richard was destined to be a winemaker and in 2004 he graduated from Charles Sturt University with Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science). Richard says winemaking is an art and just another way of creatively expressing himself. In addition to his passion for red wine, Richard has a keen interest in all things sports and loves nothing more than to relax with friends and enjoy a char-grilled scotch fillet on the barbeque perfectly matched with a bottle of wine, of course.