Chardonnay was handpicked first week of March, whole bunched pressed to barrel, 20% new oak and fermented wild and spent 9 months in barrel. Pale lemon in colour with medium plus intensity aromas of citrus, cashew & honeysuckle develops into a dry, medium plus acidy wine, medium body, slightly creamy, that fills out the mid to back palette. Bringing hints of citrus, stone fruit and pear with vanilla notes and a lasting linear finish.

With healthy yields, ideally timed rainfall, and ripening season temperatures, it was an idyllic season for cool climate wines. Chardonnay was a highlight and Gris the best in several years. Pinot Noir, enteral, perfumed, and outstanding. Higher yields and cooler conditions, favoured growers who moderated yields in Shiraz and Cabernet, producing generous wines of immediate appeal.

Vintage: 2023
Winemaker: Liv Zak
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Bottled: November 2023
Growing area: Yarra Valley VIC
Alc / Vol: 12.5%
Cellar Potential: 5-10 years
Oak: Seasoned French oak barriques
Maturation: 9 months