deep River Chardonnay

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Growing Season

2008 was a continuation of the drought and we held concerns early in the season than canopy development was slow. Like previous dry years we had a below average crop which did ripen evenly at the end of the season. The Chardonnay was harvested over two days to ensure the selection of evenly ripe fruit.

Winemaking

We are lucky to have an abundance of top quality Chardonnay fruit to pick when harvest rolls around. This fruit was picked when flavours were ripe but still with firm acidity. QA23 yeast was used for fermentation at around one baume per day. Innerstaves were used to add some complexity to the mid palate.

Tasting Notes

The Deep River Chardonnay exhibits a pale straw colour with ripe peach and melon aromas. The palate is fresh and approachable with tropical fruit, peach and melon flavours. It is an ideal match with an array of foods or simply enjoy chilled on its own now or over the next three years.

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