Turon Chardonnay 2022

Chardonnay grapes were destemmed into the press taking the pure free run portion only of 620 L/t. Clear juice with light fluffy lees was run to a mixture of 228L Barriques, 300L hosgheads and a 500L hogshead. After 2 days the fermentation began spontaneously with the wild ferment rapidly gaining momentum and producing a mineral and textural wine. After fermentation was complete full malolactic fermentation took place while the wine sat in barrel on less for a further 9 months.

20% new oak to 80% 2-5 year seasoned oak. The final blend was kept for an additional month on lees in tank to aid with the gentle integration of the wine as it transitioned to bottle. 

Adelaide Hills.Hand-picked in the Piccadilly Valley.
Whole bunch pressed.Wild ferment. Partial malo. Batonnage.
French oak for 9 months.  Elegant and textural. 

TASTING NOTES: 
Pale quartz. Subtle though complex, with nashi pear, grapefruit and quince fruit characters supported by nuances of almond and white pepper. Delicate and restrained on the palate, with fruit weight and slightly chalky texture driven by a refreshing line of natural acidity. A hint of grip on the finish. 

Alcoho: 13.5%