Fruit:        100% Chardonnay, (Clone 15 and Clone 95),

100% Single Estate Grown,  Bridge Pa Triangle.

Vineyard:  Cardoness is an 13 ha vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle.

Winemaking: This single vineyard Chardonnay was 100% barrel fermented in French oak, using a combination of new and old barrels. The wine was matured on lees and 35% was put through malolactic fermentation, spending a total of 10 months in barrel.

Wine Analysis:

Analysis Data
Alc. % v/v 14.0
 
 

 

Bottling:  The wine was bottled on the 1st March 2011.

Wine Makers: Chris Wilcock and Warren Gibson.

Sensory Evaluation:

Colour:  Light gold.

Aroma: Stonefruit and a hint of oak.

Palate: White peaches and nectarines, rich mouthfeel and balanced acidity.

Cellaring: Ready to drink now this wine will cellar 3 to 7 years.

Food Matches: This wine is a perfect companion to chicken and pork dishes, as well as rich seafood dishes.