Fruit Source- Kinvarra, Plenty, Upper Derwent Valley
Sixth year working with Chardonnay from this site. A warm and dry growing season led to a bountiful harvest again with weather conditions at flowering pretty much ideal. Hand picked fruit, again on the paschal moon in early April. Winemaking hasn't changed much from year to year here, with fruit whole bunch pressed to a mix of old and new French oak barriques and a couple of puncheons with varying degrees of solids. Three press cuts taken with all handled differently to build complexity and manage phenolics. Natural ferments, sensitive lees work post ferment and 50% MLF in 2025. Aged for 11 months prior to bottling. Filtered but unfined.
 
A pure and crystaline expression of Chardonnay thanks to Tasmania's cool climate and the cooler site. White blossom, grapefruit and lemon, a touch of green apple with some underlying savoury/spicy notes from MLF and lees work. Plenty of flavour with just enough texture around a core of vibrant acidity. Very much in line with previous Chardonnay from this site. 
 
12.8%