2022 Colour Series Chardonnay
A golden yellow hue this Chardonnay is medium in body and acidity with a nose of ripe apples, guava, vanilla and brioche which translates on the palate and combines with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel from the oak make this both a complex and moorish wine. With lingering and subtle oak finish thanks to maturation in 20% new French Oak, it drinks well now but promises great ageing potential.
Flavour Profile
Guava, lemon peel, crisp apple, vanilla, toast
Pairs With
Chicken, pork, creamy seafood dishes, hard cheeses
Viticulture
900m above sea level, fine silt & basalt
Alcohol
13.7% alc/vol, 8.1 standard drinks
Cellaring
5 to 7 years
Vegan Friendly
Harvested by hand at dawn, Chardonnay grapes were pressed and the juice then separated into three batches for separate fermentation using different strains of yeast, each imparting a unique aroma and taste profile to add to complexity. Aged on lees in 20% new French Oak barrels for almost 12 months.
Pictured : A bunch of one of our two types of Chardonnay clones we grow
A great balance between fresh acids, fruit flavours and savoury elements from the oak, this light-medium bodied Chardonnay can still stand up to some more savoury, creamy and buttery meals including pork, chicken and firm fish, but will also be a great pairing with lighter seafood and vegetable dishes, as well as pesto and fresh herbs.
Click the below for a few recipes that will compliment this wine perfectly.