HARVEST A small parcel of carefully tended vines of Chardonnay fruit was harvested from the Tolley Vineyard in Woodside on the 1st March 2017.
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.
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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 RELEASED IN MAY (Order NOW!) (RRP $40 WM $34.90
$34.90
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.
