Barkala Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
A brooding mix of white peach, ripe apple, hints of flint and cordite, white florals and cracked yeast.
Wine Details
Region Yarra Valley
State Victoria
Wine Type White Wine
Variety Type Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage 13.5%
Background
The Vineyard Series matches specific varieties and sites to give you outstanding examples of single vineyard wines.
Vineyard Notes
This wine was sourced from the north facing Barkala Ridge vineyard, sited in the red volcanic soils of Wandin East.
Winemaker's Notes
A traditional winemaking approach was used to produce this wine: handpicking and whole bunch pressing directly into 500 litre French oak puncheons for a natural fermentation followed by 10 months maturing on lees.
Vintage Notes
A long, late and cool growing season with very low crops delivering wines with exceptional flavour, freshness and balance.
