Ministry of Clouds Chardonnay 2019 (RRP $48 WM $46.90)
$46.90
Taste of freedom…
Without having the luxury of a preordained family history in wine, we relish the freedom and opportunity to cast our net far from the more established white wine regions closer to our home. Looking to embody the frontier spirit of Tasmania, deeply cool and remote, it seems fitting to us that this wine is brought to life in the bowels of the ground breaking and original MONA art gallery site.
Creation We continue our obsession with Chardonnay, drinking and thinking about the best examples of this grape that we can find. Though we applaud the fine, flinty, and cordite-laden styles that the best Australian wines exhibit, we also love the balanced intensity and power evident in the best of Burgundy. To this end, this wine is sourced from an exquisite 37 year old north easterly facing vineyard sitting 75 meters above the Derwent River, and supplemented by fruit from a prominent Coal River vineyard. All fruit was handpicked then whole bunch pressed to largely old barrels for ferment. Post fermentation, all barrels were topped and sulphured to prevent MLF and retain natural acidity. Lees were lightly stirred only for the early part of maturation to build texture and complexity. Matured in old oak for 11 months.
Composition
A pure and tightly wound wine showing the muscle and intensity of the low yielding Derwent Valley site, and the fineness and acid line synonymous with the Coal River Valley. A shy and somewhat restraint nose exuding white flowers, peach, nectarine characters, and subtle hints of nougat and wood spice. On the palate, a bedrock of chalky minerality supports a core of intense stone fruit, framing its lingering acidity.
Consumption
Ideal serving temperature is 12°C, and we love this wine with our homemade Japanese inspired Salmon Carpaccio garnished with avocado, nori, enoki mushrooms, sesame and a perky yuzu, citrus peel and soy dressing. Drink up to 5 years for a more complex expression…
Anderson Hill 'Nectar Thief' Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (RRP $25 WM $20.90)
$20.90
Appearance Clear, pale lemon.
Nose This wine smells like fresh-cut grass, mouth-watering pineapple sorbet and juicy green apples.
Palate It lands on the palate with a lime soda effervescence followed by guava and apple juice characters.
Region Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Variety 100% Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol 13.0%
Oak Unwooded
Cellaring Best enjoyed upon release. Food Pairing Suggestion：Fresh oyster or light seasoned seafood such as steam sole with spring onion. Thai Chicken salad with fresh herbs and fish sauce. Goat cheese.
Anderson Hill Sparkling Chardonnay 2020 (RRP $27 WM $22.90)
$20.90
Appearance Bright, clear lemon colour with a fine mousse of delicate bubbles.
Nose Crunchy red apple, white peach and abundant citrus fruits carry from nose to palate
Palate Clean, vibrant and a satisfying dry finish with lip-smacking acidity that draws you in for another glass (or two).
Region Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Variety Single Vineyard Chardonnay
Alcohol 13.2%
Oak Unwooded
Cellaring 10 years
Food Pairing Suggestion：Good as a light aperitif and with fresh seafood such as oysters and sashimi. Light-flavoured dishes such as chicken salad, or soft cheese and fruit platter also recommended.
Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2020 (RRP $40 WM $34.90)
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A limited release chardonnay from two selected Piccadilly Valley sites. Ferment was sparked by indigenous yeasts and the wine aged in Burgundian oak (predominantly puncheons) both old and new for eight months.
Nose
White peach and fresh green apple along with Jasmin, Crème Brulee and a hint of spice from French oak.
Mouth
Yellow peach and stone fruits are carried across the palate by a mouth-watering acid drive. A hint of lemon pith phenolics provides the wine with lovely texture.
