Vintage
2023
ABV
12.5%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
80% of the juice was fermented in stainless steel with the balance going into seasoned oak. Both parcels went through Malo-lactic fermentation and were kept on lees. After 9 months in storage the wine was sent to bottle after a light filtration.
A mid weight Chardonnay that shows stone fruits mixed with a hint of citrus on the nose. The palate is long and fine with a touch of vanilla and honey-dew melon. Drink now or allow it to develop further over the next 3-5 years.
Accolades
Silver' Halliday Wine Companion 91 Points, Wine Front 91Points
Winemaker
William Downie and Jason Searle
Winemaker's Bio
William and Jason’s shared vision for creating exceptional wines began at one of Australia's most prestigious vineyards, Bass Philip, where a bond formed based on quality, loyalty, and commitment. Jason’s journey into wine began in 1990 in Margaret River, before taking him to the London Wine Trade, where he refined his understanding of what makes wine exceptional. He returned to Australia to help plant vineyards, learning from industry leaders. A vintage in Italy and experimental wine projects while studying at Charles Sturt University sparked his ambition to create his own wine. William (Bill) started his wine career early at Bass Philip before moving to Burgundy and the Yarra Valley with De Bortoli. During this time, he launched his own eponymous label, and eventually bought a property to start his vineyard. He has since become a world-renowned producer of fine Pinot Noir. A chance meeting between Jason and William led to a shared vision: to challenge Australia’s everyday wine landscape and create something new—blending natural and traditional methods for everyday drinking. Their focus is on making wines with fewer additives, including sulphur dioxide, and minimal filtration. This approach guided the style of SOS wines
