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2018 Regional Selections Yarra Valley Chardonnay

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WINE STYLE

Crisp & Refreshing, White, Medium-bodied
FOOD PAIRING

River Trout, Asian Style Dishes, Roast Chicken
HIGHLIGHTS

Yarra Valley regional style

WHY WE LOVE THIS WINE

A true regional Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Yarra Valley: the home of great Chardonnays

This wine region is renowned for producing world class Chardonnay

90 POINT 2021 JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

An easy to enjoy style with a pleasant palate, food of all kinds.
James Halliday - Published 01 August 2020

92 POINT 2022 WINE ENTHUSIAST

This white offers bouncy melon and citrus fruits followed by quieter notes of honeyed nuts, toasty oak, vanilla and saline. The perky fruit is harnessed by slippery texture and a bit of oak influence, particularly on the finish. A full- to medium-bodied Chard, this shows restraint, making it exceptionally food friendly and also capable of aging through 2030.

CHRISTINA PICKARD - Published 04 January 2022

A NOTE FROM THE WINEMAKERS

“Fresh citrus and stone fruit with great acid line. This wine shows why the Yarra Valley is one of the world’s premiere Chardonnay regions. ”

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 8 - 12°

CELLAR POTENTIAL | Up to 7 years

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TASTING NOTES

Scented with fresh citrus and stone fruit, this Yarra Valley Chardonnay has bright fruit on the palate, creamy texture and a clean finish.

SEASON

There were no major heatwaves in the 2018 season; nevertheless, it was a warm season overall and the harvest was a touch early. Cool weather and regular rain up until Christmas made a slow start to the season, setting up good ground moisture and vine health coming into summer. An extended dry, mild patch over January and February was excellent for Chardonnay fruit, creating ripe flavours balanced with bright acid.

WINEMAKING

Our fruit was harvested by hand at the end of February then whole-bunch pressed and settled in tank before transfer to tank and barrel for fermentation. The wine underwent a partial malolactic fermentation and was aged for 10 months – part in stainless steel tank to retain fresh fruit flavours, part in barrel for added complexity. We used a mix of old and new French oak barrels.

THE REGION

Yarra Valley

One of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions, the Yarra Valley encompasses such diverse topography that it can produce premium quality fruit in a range of grape varieties.

With its stunning hills and dales ranged before a backdrop of blue mountains, elevations vary greatly. The climate is Mediterranean with a maritime influence from Port Phillips.

THE TIER

Regional Selection

EVERYDAY DRINKING • GIFTING

A collection of classic varieties grown in the earth that suits them best. Each wine is a reflection of their region.

The labels feature an abstract hand-print illustration designed to evoke the distinct personality of the country from which the wine originates.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

The Artwork

Australia Hand

This abstract hand is representative of the heart of Australia, the wildness and terroir of the land and its iconic red centre.

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