Discovery Chardonnay 2020

Pristine Chardonnay fruit and respectful winemaking. Fermentation and maturation in mainly seasoned French oak, which adds complexity and generosity of texture without compromising the purity of aromatics or flavour. Cool climate Chardonnay from the pristine south of Margaret River. The embodiment of spring, perfume, texture, delicacy and personality.

2020 - 91 James Suckling 2019 - 93 James Halliday 2018 - 95 James Halliday, 91 James Suckling, 90 IWC 2017 - 96 James Halliday, 90 IWC, Matthew Jukes Top 100 2016 - 93 James Halliday, 92 Wine Spectator, 92 James Suckling, 18/20 Matthew Jukes 2015 - 94 James Halliday, 90 Wine Advocate 2014 - 92 James Suckling

Winemaker Bruce Dukes is a qualified Agronomist with a master’s degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of California. He draws on decades of local and international winemaking experience, including four years at Francis Ford Coppola’s Niebaum-Coppola winery in California and a significant tenure at Pierro Winery in Margaret River. Bruce’s time spent in California helped hone his exacting and confident approach. Bruce exudes an infectious enthusiasm and passion for his craft, making wines from the ground up. Beginning with a deep understanding of soils and sustainable farming practices, it is Bruce’s belief that a holistic approach reaps the greatest rewards, both for the wine and the environment. His winemaking philosophy is best described by wine expert Professor Steven Kolpan who noted in his book “A Sense of Place” that, “Bruce Dukes articulates the art and science of winemaking with elegance and ease. Bruce knows that the best wines are made vine by vine, berry by berry …”