Chardonnay 2024

_{HARVEST
A small parcel of carefully tended vines of Chardonnay fruit was harvested from the Tolley Vineyard in Woodside on the 13th of March 2024. The seasonal characters of the Bernard 95 clone this vintage were exceptional & specifically chosen for this vintage.}

_{WINEMAKING
Handpicked grapes were gently whole bunch pressed to seasoned French oak barrels using free-run juice only. A high solid, 50% wild yeast ferment followed, giving the wine texture and complexity. The wine underwent partial Malolactic conversion (approx. 15%), with weekly batonage (stirring) for approximately 9 months before bottling.}

 _CHARACTER

_{A complex bouquet with stone fruit aromas. Using quality French oak (10% new), a nicely textured wine persisting white stone fruit flavours – white nectarine, a rounded mouthfeel, ripe yellow apple, honey dew melon, with a hint of butterscotch and struck match. This wine is medium-full bodied, with subtle and restrained oak.}

_{RELEASE DATE}

_{May 2025}

_{ALCOHOL
13 % alc/vol}