POCW LARDERDARK CHARDONNAY 22

POCW LARDERDARK CHARDONNAY 22At this stage in the vineyards evolution, the estates close planted Chardonnay vines have only given tiny yields. This has resulted in terrific concentration and power, while the climate has delivered mouth watering freshness and drive. These two factors make for something unique. The wine was fermented and aged in Wineglobe (glass), one older barrique and one new 500 litre Dominque Laurent cask. It underwent malolactic fermentation and was bottled at

brings us finesse

dark plum centre softens to a bright scarlet

orange marmalade

followed by a smooth and velvety palate that reveals layers of nuanced flavors

the bane of so much domestic gear

Brewer - Islay

with flavours of dark fruits

cedar and bay leaf

while Shiraz adds depth and richness

The most notable of these is that our Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation

Cyclone Gita in February brought significant rainfall and some botrytis pressure with grapes riper than usual for that time of year

with a strikingly intense palate