2023 Goonawarra Vineyard Chardonnay magnum 1.5L

2023 Goonawarra Vineyard Chardonnay magnum 1.5L

A$130.00
The Goonawarra Vineyard sits across the road from Craiglee Vineyard in Sunbury. It shares a similar story, with original plantings circa 1860 producing wine until the early 1900's. It was named in 1858 or thereabouts so not a facile attempt to trade upon the name of Coonawarra. In 1982 the vineyard was re-established at a high density of 2m x 1m giving 5000 vines/ha. The soil profile is red basalt, rich in clay, with the Chardonnay site of particular note as it sits on a very steep hill, which naturally reduces vigour and yields.
Hand picked in late March, then whole bunch pressed and transferred to tank. At this stage there is a small sulphur dioxide addition. Once the grape juice is starting to ferment (about 4 days) we transfer it to a mixture of French oak barrels (25% new oak). The wine remains on lees in barrel for 12 months being topped regularly before being racked to tank for 4 months to settle and clarify in the cold winter months. Prior to bottling there is another sulphur dioxide addition. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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We have eagerly anticipated this release. This wine offers aromas of lemons, yellow grapefruit pith, toasted almonds and flynt. The palate is refined and at this stage still quite reserved. The length of the flavour is excellent and well balanced with the acid backbone. It is an elegant Chardonnay that is tightly packed with citrus flavours at the forefront but lots of complexity which is enhanced by the minerality and texture.