2021 Timbervines Chardonnay

Our Timbervines Chardonnay block of only 3 acres was planted in 1972 on the red volcanic soil of the Fordwich Sill and continuously produces high quality concentrated fruit with a distinct lime acid backbone. Naturally fermented on full solids in 1-2year old puncheons, this modern Australian chardonnay shows the perfect balance of subtle oak, texture, elegant fruit, and long acidity.

About

PROFILE

This wine has a lovely balance of savoury aromas and macadamia
nut from the indigenous yeasts and time on solids. The palate is
rich with white stone fruits and grapefruit, whilst subtle oak
provides a bacon fat complexity to the palate

VINEYARD

Timbervines Vineyard, planted in 1972 Mendoza clonal plantings.
Broke, Fordwich

WINEMAKING

Part of the 1960’s planted (own roots) shiraz block was grafted to Bernard clone Chardonnay in the 80’s. This soil is typical of the Fordwich Sill, deep volcanic loam with a particularly gravelly topsoil, allowing for good drainage and encouraging a deep root system. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed directly, with full solids, to 500L French oak barrels of various ages. Fermentation is allowed to proceed naturally, with partial malolactic fermentation to follow. The wine is left on its lees until after Winter, at which point the best six barrels are selected to be bottled separately.

VINTAGE

With much welcomed spring rain in 2020 we saw excellent
canopy balance through all vineyards for our 2021 vintage. A
mild summer allowed for excellent acid retention and a long
ripening period resulting in elegant fruit character and
seamless acid balance in white wines coming from 2021.

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