Glenlofty
A small parcel of old vine hand picked Chardonnay from block 5 on Blue Pyrenees Estate Vineyard was selected for the 2022 Reserve Chardonnay. Whole bunched pressed at five degrees celcius to tank then settled overnight, cloudy juice was transferred to 20% new French Oak Barriques for fermentation with ambient yeast. It spent 9 months in oak and underwent 30% Malolactic fermentation with regular lees stirring creating a creamy, textural style.
pale straw colour. White stone fruit and jasmine aromas, supported by subtle vanilla bean and grilled nuts.
FlavourThe palate is medium bodied with white stone fruits, grapefruit and creamy texture. A fine line of savoury acid provides tension and poise.
A small parcel of old vine hand picked Chardonnay from block 5 on Blue Pyrenees Estate Vineyard was selected for the 2022 Reserve Chardonnay. Whole bunched pressed at five degrees celcius to tank then settled overnight, cloudy juice was transferred to 20% new French Oak Barriques for fermentation with ambient yeast. It spent 9 months in oak and underwent 30% Malolactic fermentation with regular lees stirring creating a creamy, textural style.