I never tire of Chardonnay. Whether it is in that morning glass of Champagne, the second glass at lunch, or the rich white in the evening degustation - Chardonnay has it all. As such, Chardonnay deserves it all and I have taken out all the stops for this wine.
The harvest occurred by hand at the start of March 2023. It was then whole-bunch pressed and the juice was gently run into French Oak barrels. The juice settled overnight before being racked and returned to barrel. The fermentation was slow to start and cool.
Fermentation took three weeks and then the wine was allowed to settle on lees before being racked and returned to French oak. The secondary fermentation was allowed to progress and the lees were gently stirred before being bottled under screwcap.
This is a Chardonnay for people who love Chardonnay and know what great Chardonnay looks like. It reminds me of the way Chardonnay used to be made, it is crisp, fruity and offers layer after layer of oak and fruit flavours.
Enjoy at cellar temperature.
Sandy Godfrey
