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Vintage: 2007

Soil is deep ripped before planting. Vines are hedged trellised, exposing the grapes to the sun to achieve maximum ripeness. All vines are irrigated from the nearby Loddon river with ground level mini sprays. White wine grapes are planted lighter, better drained soil.

Fifty percent fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with fifty percent fermented in American oak hogsheads. At end of fermentation in oak the wine under went lees stirring on a weekly basis, with a small percentage going through malolactic fermentation. The wine was protein and cold stabilized prior to filtration and bottling under screwcap closure.

Bentonite fining only, for protein stability. Course earth filtration followed by sterile filtration going to bottle.

Aged nine months in American oak hogsheads seasoned and coopered in France with medium toast level.

Winemakers Tasting Note

The 2007 Chardonnay has a yellow gold colour of brilliant clarity. There are obvious citrus, butterscotch and vanillin aromas on the nose, which is clean and intense.

The palate has quince and lime characters prominent with creamy lees giving the wine a full, rich body.

The integrated oak complements the fruit well and is balanced by fine and persistent acid.

Best drinking now until 2010. Ideal with sweet and sour dishes, grilled sardines and pasta.