2018 Willow Creek Vineyard Petrichor Chardonnay
The first ever release of a single block Chardonnay, grown in the coolest corner of the vineyard planted in 1989. This is a powerful and complex Chardonnay with great cellaring potential. This wine is made in very limited quantities.
Drink with: | Sweet corn, polenta, saltbush, soured cream |
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Cellaring: | to 2027 |
Colour: | Pale straw |
Bouquet: | Stone fruit aromas layered with floral notes and cashews |
Palate: | A distinct power and generosity complements the fresh, citrus-tinged acidity. Shows the layers of flavour suggested by the bouquet; a wine which will build in complexity over time. |
Harvested: | March 2018 |
Bottled: | February 2019 |
Alc/Vol: | 13.5 |
Status : | In stock |
Vinification/ Maturation: | The hand harvested fruit was whole bunch pressed to retain the pristine fruit characters and minimise phenolic extraction. The juice was then transferred to French oak barrels, 20% of which were new, for fermentation and maturation on lees, with monthly stirring, for 10 months prior to bottling in February 2019. |