2019 Oaked Chardonnay Bock Vineyard

Production: 145 cases

Availability: Winery direct and select restaurant accounts

Vintage: 2019

Variety or Blend: 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard Designation: Bock Vineyard

Region: Four Mile Creek

Vine Age: 16 years

Soil: Clay and loam with sand and graveland sea shells

Wine Style: Dry

Barrel Aging: 10 months, 33% new French oak barrels

Alcohol Content: 12.0%

PH: 3.65

TA: 5.2 g/L

Ageing: Drink now through 2027

Serving Temperature: 10 - 16 degrees Celsius

Winemaking:

These grapes were harvested by hand with specific timing that incorporated ripe fruit flavours and fresh acidity. We hand harvested and whole cluster and we pressed the grapes in our gentle bladder press. A long, slow press cycle was used to allow maximum juice yield without compromising flavour extraction. The juice was cold settled in a stainless tank before racking into barrels for malolactic fermentation. The barrels were carefully monitored and tasted for 10 months before sulphur additions took place. After aging was complete, specific barrels were selected and blended back into tank. This unique blend had a light fining and filtering to preserve the wine without stripping the flavours and textures, before bottling.

Appearance:

Bright straw with a yellow hue

Aromas:

A bouquet of fresh orchard fruits, beeswax and honey with lightly toasted vanilla

Palate:

Medium body balanced with acidity and texture from malolactic fermentation and barrel aging. Flavours of citrus, peach, white flowers and vanilla, toast and brioche balanced with a refreshing acidity. Pair with a lemon and thyme roasted chicken with fingerling potatoes or a roasted pork tenderloin.