Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 2021 (Yarra Valley)

Innocent Bystander Chardonnay is one of the wineries two main squeezes, and this drop in particular will have you singing Yarra Valley praises.

2021 was the tale of two seasons. Leading up to harvest it was very wet and cool. Then only weeks before picking the sun came out and led to fully ripe and flavoursome Chardonnay with excellent natural acidity.

Selective mechanical harvested Yarra Valley Chardonnay, harvested between February and March 2021. Gentile pressing with only free run juice used. Partial indigenous fermentation in new and seasoned oak, 50% oak matured on lees for approximately 9 months. Barrels lees stirred monthly until winter. No malolactic fermentation to keep it fresh and maintain natural acidity. Drink now or you cellar up to 5 years. Vegan Friendly. Winery Notes