Description
2010 Aged Reserve Chardonnay
In the vineyard
- 100% Chardonnay from 20-year-old vines (at time of picking)
- Sourced from Cottonvale at 960m (80%) and Ballandean at 820m (20%)
- Granite soils
- Cool climate
- Hand-harvested and hand-selected
In the winery
- Whole bunch pressed
- Wild yeast
- Fermented in 40% new French oak
- No battonage, malolactic fermentation or additions
- Minimal sulphur added before bottling
- 208 cases made
- Aged in bottle at 15 degrees
In the bottle
- Green and yellow hues
- Aromas of wheat, bread crust and mushroom
- Flavours of spice and earth with a lingering bright lemon acidity
- Medium bodied
- Elegant, understated and in synch with its granite terroir
- 12.5% ABV