Vintage
2021
ABV
11.7%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Vintage
Sourced from the Karridale region in Margaret River, fruit was harvested early
morning before being transported to the winery where free run juice was transferred
to stainless steel tank for inoculation. Following commencement of fermentation the
must was transferred to aged French oak barrels to complete ferment and for sur lies.
Post ferment maturation in barrel for 5 months followed with extended cold settling
period in tank before racking and canning in December 2021. No fining agents or
filtration, minimal use of sulphur dioxide and no malolactic fermentation.
Sensory
A cloudy appearance is evidence that filtration has been avoided. Lifted aromas of
white pear and freshly cut nectarines are dotted with hints of brioche, cinnamon and
lemon zest. A bristling palate of viscous natural acidity laced with stone fruits and
citrus is guided to its finish by a brittle core of fine white fruit tannin.
Accolades
Jancis Robinson (16pts)
“...Another slightly cloudy ‘natural’ wine. This time with a greenish tinge. Lowalcohol.
This does smell and taste like Margaret River Chardonnay – crossed
with Chablis, perhaps. NO shortage of acidity and certainly refreshing. It was
probably a good decision to go for an unoaked example of the genre. Canned
wine should probably first and foremost offer refreshment.
...Drink 2022-2023”
