Regional Classic Tumbarumba Chardonnay

REGION

WINEMAKER

VINEYARD

The grapes for this wine come from Frank & Christine Minutellos oldest Chardonnay block planted to Penfolds Clone in 1981 at there Tooma Vineyard in the Maragle Valley of Tumbarumba. The Minutellos are pioneers of the Tumbarumba region being one of only 2 farmers to establish a vineyard in the early 80’s. The site has an elevation of 550m with a soft Easterly Aspect. Grown on decomposed Granite soils.

SEASON

Harvested on 1st of March 2018. 2018 was slightly warmer then average but yields were lower than they have been in the last few years. Helping produce wines of intensity.

TASTING NOTE

Flinty nose of grapefruit, white nectarine, pastry cream & nougat aromas. Complex palate of lemon curd, baked pastry and Brioche flavours. Wrapped up in Tumbarumba’s hallmark acidity which gives great drive and length to the wine.

WINE STYLE

Cool climate Chardonnay with altitude.

WINEMAKING

The fruit was harvested. Juice was held on skins for an extended period to extract flavour and texture then pressed to mainly 5 year old French barrels. A small portion, <20% of new French Hogs were also used. Wild fermentation, infrequent stirring, then left to rest on lees until January. Bottled 27th of February 2019.

WINE ANALYSIS

Alc/Vol: 13.0%, pH: 3.33, TA: 6.9g/L

CELLARING

Stored well, this wine will cellar for next 5 years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vegan