Harvested fro 515 vines, all clone G9V7, from the early ripening section of our Chardonnay block. A young fresh wine with a tight citrus line through the mid-palate with hints of spice and candied ginger. The use of 25% new oak (10 months) balances the elegant fruit. Harvest Date – 21 March 2017. Production 95 dozen.
6 months on lees in 2yo French oak barrels, displays delicate hints of spice, a rich and textural mid palate with flavours of honey & sweet lime juice, finishes with typical vineyard acidity. Harvest Date – 4 April 2018 Production 46.5 dozen
Harvested from 810 vines from the top of our Pinot Noir block, clones Burg 10a, 0014 & 140a. Light garnet in colour, showcasing the cool 2017 vintage, very aromatic with light berry flavours, a little sweetness mid-palate with flavours of marzipan & Turkish light. The use of 25% new French oak (10 months) perfectly balances the fruit & soft tannins. Harvest Date – 21 March 2017. Production 114 dozen.
Harvested from 558 vines, clone Gm239, each wine was cordon cut and fruit was left hanging for a further 12 days. The result is a wine with flavours of honey and citrus blossom, full bodied with wonderful length with a hint of oak adds to the superb complexity. Would love to revisit in 10 years. Harvest Date – 26 April 2017 Production 106 dozen
Some whole bunch and older oak barrels deliver flavours of mint, blackcurrant & plum, bright purple with a sweet jamminess that is balanced brilliantly with 25% new French oak (9 months) and gentle tannins. Hints of white pepper, spice and earthiness give this wine a long future from such a difficult vintage. Harvest Date – 18 April 2017. Production 45 dozen.
Produced from five different clones enhancing the continued varietal flavours, brilliantly clear with a steely crispness, initial light floral aromas, followed with citrus flavours and hints of musk.
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Old Apple Block Chardonnay 2016 (RRP $30 WM $26.90)
$26.90
2016 Old Apple Block Chardonnay
After spending 10 months in French oak (30% new), the fruit from one of our highest yielding vintages is brilliant straw green in colour and displays light citrus aromas combined with nectarine, hints of toasty cashew a wonderful creamy multi-tiered finish from extended time spent on lees. Excellent cellaring potential.
Deep crimson in colour with a perfumed bouquet of strawberry and herbs, rich and savoury with hints of rhubarb and dark cherry, firm balanced tannins and the masterful use of French oak (20% new) add to the complexity providing a wine that will reward patient cellaring.
A dark plum colour which immediately reflects the origin of this wine.
The bouquet is extremely complex with hints of white pepper, aniseed, wood smoke and flashes of star anise.
The palate is rich and lush from start to finish and has excellent breadth and length. The mid palate explodes with luscious red and black fruits with a touch of menthol forming a structural base that ensures very good cellaring potential to 2030.
100% whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in one year old French oak for 10 months.
Displaying the true characteristics of a cool climate Shiraz with flavours of red and blue berries, hints of white pepper and spice. Gentle tannins emanating from time spent in French oak (30% new). A wine with elegance, poise and wonderful length. Allow time in the cellar.
