LIMITED PRE-RELEASE 

Alcohol 12.5% alc/vol
pH 2.99
Acid 8.61 g/l
Bottling Date January 2024
Closure Stelvin
Oak 10 Months French Oak Barriques

Vinification
SINGLE VINEYARD
Since 2015, the 2024 is now only the 6th release of this 100% Mendoza clone Chardonnay, grown meticulously at our Mappinga Road vineyard, yielding at 6 t/ha. Characteristically demonstrating hen and chicken in bunches, this fruit is handpicked and individually sorted in the vineyard. Whole bunches are then gently pressed to 50% extraction and wild fermented in large format French Oak barrels. After 10 months in approx. 30% new oak and after partial malolactic fermentation, the best barrels are then selected and blended to a limited 300 dozen.

Tasting Notes
A refined and elegant expression, this Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of grapefruit, nectarine, and white flowers, underpinned by a subtle flinty minerality. The palate is generous and creamy, showcasing a beautifully integrated mid-palate weight that is both textural and poised. Layers of toasted hazelnut and mineral complexity add depth and nuance. A hallmark feature is its long, linear acidity, providing structure and drive, while ensuring balance and freshness throughout. This wine possesses the finesse and architecture to reward careful cellaring, with all the hallmarks of longevity and ageability.

Awards
97 POINTS Halliday's Wine Companion
95 POINTS Wine Front 2025
94 POINTS Decanter World Wine Awards 2025
Gold + 95 POINTS International Cool Climate Wine Show 2025
Gold Cowra Single Vineyard Wine Show 2025