2006 CHARDONNAY

Our premium Chardonnay is a multi-regional blend of fruit sourced from the Swan Valley & Margaret River wine regions.
 
Harvest Date: Pearse Vineyard (Swan Valley) - 1st & 7th March 2006.
   Chapman’s Creek Vineyard (Margaret River) - 16th March 2006.

Fermentation: Each parcel of fruit was hand picked and kept separate throughout the winemaking process to assess the different attributes of each region.  The parcels were cold settled, transferred to new and one year old French oak and individually inoculated with a specifically selected yeast strain (ICV-D47) + (QA-23). One-third of the barrels underwent malolactic fermentation and all the barrels were bâtonnaged (lees stirred) for three months post fermentation for complexity.  They received a further five months of barrel maturation before bottling.

Bottling Date: 19th & 21st December, 2006.

Quantity:  750 cases. Sealed under screw cap to retain freshness

Colour:  Straw.
Bouquet:  Fresh and lively varietal Chardonnay displaying sweet oatmeal and vanillian oak characters.
Palate:  Rich and complex mouthfeel showing crème fraiche and bready nuances.
 
Cellaring:  Cellar well for 3-5 years.