Crawford River Vineyard Series Chardonnay 2023

From the Cobobboonee vineyard, 30kms south of Crawford River. The soil type is predominantly a duplex clay-loam with areas of costal plain sand and a base of limestone.

"From the Cobboboonee vineyard, roughly 30kms south of Crawford River. Enticing aromas of white peach, pear, apple blossom and cashew. And while the palate is tightly wound, it fans out nicely on the saline, grapefruit pithy finish. A welcome new addition to the range and a wine that will continue to blossom and unfurl over the next 2-3 years." 95 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.

Producer Notes - "Given the cool 2023 season, press maceration of 4 hours was used, followed by presssing to stainless steel. After a 3-day natural settle, the juice was racked to 1/3 old cigar barrels and 2/3 stainless tank for spontaneous fermentation. It spent around 15 months on fine lees prior to blending and preparation and bottling in September 2024.

There is a distinct mineral quality to this wine, thanks to the limestone base on which the fruit grows. A fine, fruit profile of ripe lemon together with granny smith apple are first, followed by delicate hints of subtle, white florals. The medium frame is supported by silky, lees components and edges of subtle oak. Complex and mouth-filling with wonderful persistence. Eminently drinkable. - Belinda Thomson"

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty