4 Gold Medals

An unusual fusion of Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills resulting in an intensely flavoured, complex yet elegant wine with distinct citrus, white peach & nectarine characters along with a subtle flinty note.

Dry/Sweet
dry
semi sweet
sweet
wine body
light
medium
full
Oak
none
some
plenty
grape varieties

Chardonnay

blend or single variety

Single Variety

region

Clare Valley 59% / Margaret River 41%

colour

On release the wine is a very pale straw colour with a youthful green hue.

nose

It has intense lifted aromas of melon and lime with hints of stone fruits. There are underlying tropical notes of green pineapple and guava and subtle secondary characters of flint, cedar and spice.

palate

The palate displays citrus fruits, fig and melon flavours along with a clean, mineral acidity and a touch of lemon zest. Texturally, it is very delicate, with a soft mid palate and well integrated oak.

vintage conditions

In the Clare Valley, the season leading up to vintage 2020 was challenging with spring frosts at budburst and hot and windy conditions during flowering. Then, outside of the Clare Valley, devastating bushfires impacted many over the summer. Into March, the weather was mild and remained ideal for ripening and harvest. In Margaret River, the region enjoyed an early start to the season, with warmer than average spring temperatures evolving into the perfect summer growing conditions. The only downside being the lower than normal yields although these have resulted in exceptional fruit that shows divine concentration of aromas and flavours.

cellaring notes

Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions.

alcohol volume

13.50%

acid

6.30

pH

3.20

residual sugar

2.10

pack size

Single: 750ml bottle, Case: 6 x 750ml bottle

previous vintages

2016,2017,2018,2019,2021