Reserve Chardonnay
2012
Chardonnay
Denmark, Western Australia
Hand-picked at 13.7 Be, the fruit was whole bunch pressed preserving structure and acidity. Free run juice to 1st and 2nd year oak barrels with pressings kept separate and going into stainless steel vessels. A combination of Burgundian yeast and natural yeasts enhances complexity. Partial malolactic fermentation (15%) preserves complexity and natural acidity resulting in flavours of ripe fig and white peach. A wine that exhibits a rich and textural mid-palate. The wine has 10 -15 years cellaring potential.
$40 each
Description
Hand-picked at 13.7 Be, the fruit was whole bunch pressed preserving structure and acidity. Free run juice to 1st and 2nd year oak barrels with pressings kept separate and going into stainless steel vessels. A combination of Burgundian yeast and natural yeasts enhances complexity. Partial malolactic fermentation (15%) preserves complexity and natural acidity resulting in flavours of ripe fig and white peach. A wine that exhibits a rich and textural mid-palate. The wine has 10 -15 years cellaring potential.
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James Halliday Wine Companion 2023
91
/ 100
“A brave choice to submit a bottle-aged chardonnay, bit one laden with confidence. A deep yellow, shimmering with life. Cantaloupe, white melon and a truffled leesy note melded with vanilla pod oak. A gentle thrum of acidity gives linger.”
August 2022
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Wine Details
Silverstream White Wines
Denmark
2012
White Wine
Chardonnay
750mL
