2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Vineyard Series
Region Yarra Valley
Soil Red volcanic soils
Orientation East–West Facing Barkala Ridge Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels 500-litre French oak puncheons
Pressing Method Handpicked Fruit, Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Warm, wet spring followed by a dry autumn, producing good crops under near-perfect harvesting conditions.
Tasting Notes Bright straw with green hues; almond praline, nectarine, grapefruit, cordite, toast, assorted stone fruit, sweet pastry, hazelnut, smoke; glassy, smooth and voluminous palate with a very long finish
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