$22.90
HARVEST
A small parcel of carefully tended vines of Chardonnay fruit was harvested from the Tolley Vineyard in Woodside in March 2022.
WINEMAKING
Hand picked grapes were gently whole pressed to seasoned French oak barrels using free-run juice only. A high solids, wild fermentation followed, giving the wine texture and complexity. The wine then underwent Malo-lactic fermentation with weekly batonage (stirring) for 6 months before bottling.
CHARACTER
Strongly aromatic with hints of stone fruit, cashew and spice. A full bodied style with subtle and restrained oak.
RELEASE DATE
September 2017
ALCOHOL
12.5% alc/vol
SCREW CAP
To ensure freshness and longevity.
Join Simon and his family in realising their dream and date with destiny!
- Simon Tolley; Viticulturist
$34.90
100% estate grown Chardonnay from one of the highest and coolest vineyards in South Australia.
Barrel fermented in a mix of new and seasoned French oak using natural yeast and allowed to develop over 12 months prior to bottling
Apple blossom, yellow peach and gentle baking spices in a mouth filling yet gentle delivery on the palate.
Drinking wonderfully now, with strong ageing potential over the next 5-7 years.
$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.
$22.90
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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.
NoseWhite peach and fresh green apple along with Jasmin, Crème Brulee and a hint of spice from French oak.
MouthYellow 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.