2023 Clones Chardonnay quantity thick stony loam needed to

thick stony loam needed to fully ripen this fickle grape variety

Ideal temperature is 6-8˚C

Vinification: The fruit was handpicked at dawn to retain freshness

but taking the time to extract all the flavor and tannin we want

50% of the fruit was gently destemmed into an open fermentor and topped up with whole bunches

2023 Clones Chardonnay quantity thick stony loam needed toMixed clonal Chardonnay (b76, b95 and entav) from a small vineyard in Mt Torrens. The fruit was gently destemmed and pressed to a mix of old and new (33%) fine grained French oak 500l puncheons. The fruit was left to ferment on full solids in barrel and age sur lee for 8 months before blending and left in stainless tank for 3 months before bottling. A "New Wave" style of chardonnay showing aromas of flint, stone fruit and a lifted oak spice. The