Complex aromas of toast, yeast and flint with hint of white flower and white stone fruit. Textural palate with notes of white peach, grapefruit and well integrated oak.
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2015 Santolin Chardonnay ‘Willowlake’ Vineyard
$40.00
Winemaking
This 2015 Chardonnay is produced from fruit grown on a single block from the Willowlake vineyard in Gladysdale, Upper Yarra Valley. It has been crafted with minimal intervention, using natural fermentation, no fining and only a single filtration before bottling.
Vintage 2015 had a perfect growing season resulting in one of the best vintages we have seen in recent times. A mild spring with a few significant rainfall events was followed by a dry and warm summer creating ideal ripening conditions.
Hand picking commenced on March 12th 2015. The fruit was chilled overnight then whole bunch pressed and the juice went straight to a mixture of new and used French oak barrels. A small portion of the grapes were fermented on skins to add texture and mouthfeel. The wine stayed on lees until blended and received a single, gentle filtration prior to bottling.
Technical
Varieties: 100% Yarra Valley Chardonnay.
Alcohol: 13.7%
pH: 3.30
TA: 6.6g/l
Cellaring: 5-7 years
Fermentation: Wild Ferment in oak
Oak Maturation: 10 months in 100% French oak – 30% new
Total Production: 250 dozen
Additional Notes: Suitable for vegans
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Please note – single bottles available as part of a mixed six or dozen purchase only. We do not ship individual bottles or multiples below six.
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