2023 Signature Collection Chardonnay

REGION: Granite Belt, Queensland.

COLOUR: Medium-gold.

TASTING NOTES: Concentrated fruit aromas of white and yellow grapefruit, white peach and ripe lemon with notes of flint and wet stone. Hints of rockmelon and fresh pineapple abound the palate with touches of vanilla and subtle creamy texture from French oak - a beautiful medium-bodied Chardonnay.

WINEMAKING COMMENTS: 65% of this harvest was placed in French oak Hogs Heads for fermentation and maturation, with 20% going through malolactic fermentation. The balance was fermented and matured in stainless steel with extended lees ageing. This adds creaminess, body and notes of flakey pastry and brioche. This Chardonnay was made with fruit from Blk 7 at our Seven Scenes vineyard. The vines at Seven Scenes are close-planted to encourage low yields and concentrate flavour. 2023 was a late and long growing season, allowing time for the fruit to develop complexity and an array of flavours.

FOOD MATCHING: Baked snapper with lemon burnt butter sauce and steamed greens.