Winery & Vintage Info
Sourced from a single vineyard in Kuitpo, nestled between the premium cool climate Adelaide Hills region and McLaren Vale. This 20-year-old, low cropping vineyard, is an oasis within the forest, delivering perfect chardonnay fruit with unique flavour.
2022 was another exceptional vintage following on from a fantastic vintage in 2021 in the Adelaide Hills. A relatively wet start to the season with decent rainfall in winter and full soil moisture profiles in spring. There were some varieties that were affected by windy, rainy conditions during flowering, however, we ended up with solid yields and great quality. Our Summer was dry and mild, leading to a long ripening period for flavour development while maintaining great freshness and natural acidity.
Harvested and placed in cold storage for 12 hours. Pressed using a small membrane press, with both free run and pressings transferred to seasoned French oak for fermentation.
On completion of ferment, the barrels were topped up and sealed. The lees were stirred twice weekly to extract complex and rich flavours, whilst regular tasting ensured a delicate and satisfying balance between fresh fruit and oak characters. The wine was racked clean from barrel and stabilised before bottling on-site.
