Region: Beechworth
Variety: Chardonnay
What's in the glass: The 2025 vintage had below average rainfall for winter. Spring budburst was around average timing with a couple of frost events, but no damage. Post-flowering we had 120mm rainfall. Good weather conditions Dec – end of Jan although dry, there were still some cooler periods. The dry continued through ripening, with one more significant rain event at the end of Feb. Disease pressure was very low with good ripening conditions. Fruit was flavoursome with good yields across the varieties.
100% barrel fermented in french oak with 25-30% of this being new oak. To add complexity to the wine all of it goes through natural yeast fermentation, as well all of it goes through complete malo-lactic fermentation. This wine received extended lees contact for ten months with weekly stirring. Then a further eight months barrel maturation. The longer time in barrel restricts this wines openness for a few months so be patient. Minimal handling and filtration ensures maximum flavour is retained.
This wine shows a lifted bouquet of white peach, nectarine with a hint of citrus which follows onto the palate. Balanced acid and seamless integration of oak create a rounded palate showing texture, minerality and a vibrant structure with a long lingering mouth feel.
Farming: Biodynamic
Vegan Friendly: Yes
