Chardonnay

North-West Tasmania. A fine, cool climate Tasmania Chardonnay. Rich and spicy on the nose with flavours of ripe stone fruits, smooth vanilla and ripe lemon zest. Clean, crisp and complex, this Chardonnay has a fresh acidity that balances out the creamy vanilla, ripe stone fruits and...

Langhorne Creek, South Australia. Elements of wild yeast fermentation, extended time on yeast lees and partial malo-lactic fermentation have added complexity and enhanced the natural citrus and nectarine flavours in the wine...

Margaret River, Western Australia.  Total ‘wild’ primary fermentation has added aromatic complexity and texture to the mouthfeel of the wine; barrel fermentation complements the flavour intensity and length. The wine was naturally settled and bottled without prior filtration. While still ‘fine’ and supported by ‘bright’ acidity it is approachable now and it will drink well in the short to medium term...

Margaret River, Western Australia.  "Elegant power. White peach and grapefruit oatmeal and sweet/spicy oak. Unfurls slowly in the glass but once it’s at full stretch it’s impressive. Length texture and fruit power to burn, but mannered at all points along the way..."

Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. Estate grown. Hand picked from the pride of our chardonnay vines, BLOCK 1, the fruit was whole bunch pressed, evolved in wild yeast fermentation and nurtured on premium French Oak for 12 months. Words that do justice to this stunning wine are hard to find, it is so very sophisticated. Length and finish are sublimely elegant. The acclaimed Leura Park Estate lime characteristics are complimented by delightful notes of white nectarine, honey dew melon and youthful fig...

Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. The epitome of modern Chardonnay the palate has great poise, depth and balance. The aromas on the nose present on the palate hailing citrus, stone fruits and spicy French oak. This wine has great drive and line with ever building coiled up complexity ensuring the wine lingers at length finishing full and round yet with cleansing acidity...

Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. "Highly varietal and highly delicious. Pear, apple and steely stonefruit characters burst onto the palate and swing persistently through the finish. Juicy flavour aplenty, and length to impress..."

Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. A fresh, bright, modern Chardonnay. Citrus, white Peach and melon layered with subtle complexity gained from barrel fermentation and maturation...

Yarra Valley, Victoria. Cool, dry start to the season had us waiting in anticipation and we were not disappointed. A classic cool, long ripening vintage providing intense fruit flavours and lingering concentration...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013