2023 Reserve Chardonnay
An elegant and textured Chardonnay with ripe pineapple, pear and apricot on the nose and a smooth, creamy palate.
This wine is a labour of love, the vineyard's best fruit is carefully selected and hand picked.
Barrel fermented, matured in French oak with the lees regularly stirred, this wine is made in small batches.
Derek uses a variety of techniques to enhance the complexity, texture & length of this wine.
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Member Price: $33.60
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Harvest Date
February 2022
pH
3.2
Aging
10 years
Bottling Date
December 2022
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of ripe pineapple and pear, with layers of lemon curd, brioche and apricot.
The palate is filled with juicy pineapple, pear and undertones of almonds and popcorn. A balanced limey acidity gives a long lifted finish. The layers of oak support the fruit and add to the texture, complexity and length.
Winemaker Notes
'I have a lot of fun making this wine. The very best fruit from my Swan Valley vineyard goes into it. The fruit is handpicked in the cool of the morning to maintain optimal freshness. After the juice is settled for 48 hours in tank, it is then transferred to oak barrels for fermentation. The barrels are stirred daily towards the end of ferment, then every two weeks once fermentation is complete.
Food Pairing Notes
Roast Pork with crackling, rich seafood or creamy chicken dishes
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Member Price: $33.60