MILL CHARDONNAY

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Growing Season

The fruit for this wine was selected from several Estate owned vineyards. Different blocks exhibit a wide range of flavours due to soil types and canopy management used. Fruit was harvested over seven different nights from four separate blocks showing desired varietal characters. Harvest took place between March 2nd and March 9th.

Winemaking

Picked ripe to obtain ripe peach and melon flavours, a portion of the wine was fermented in tank and aged sur lie for three months, while another portion (10 - 15%) was fermented and aged in French oak barrels. This portion was also aged sur lie for three months with weekly batonnage. The remainder was fermented in tank to retain fresh fruit characters. We aim to produce a largely fruit-driven style with lees aging giving the palate a creamy softness and with some subtle oak giving a degree of complexity. Although intended for immediate consumption, this wine will age well for 2-3 years.

Tasting Notes

This wine has aromas of peach and melon. The palate displays subtle yet intense tropical fruit well balanced by a touch of French Oak. The wine will continue to develop complexity over the next 3 years and is an excellent food wine or enjoyed on its own.

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