Main Ridge Estate | 2019 Chardonnay

2019 Chardonnay Magnum

$145.00

Rich and perfumed. Orange blossom, apricot kernel and lemon verbena. Medium, soft rounded palate that is balanced by gentle phenolics.

SKU: 2019CH - Magnum Category:

Viticulture

Sub-region: Red Hill

  • Site: 3 Acres. Northerly aspect.
  • Clones: I10V5 (70%), ‘Mudgee Mix’ Clonale (30%)
  • Soil: Heavy yellow/grey clay over basalt
  • Elevation: 230m
  • Trellising: Modified Scott-Henry
  • Pruning: Cane
  • Cropping: 3 tonne/Acre
  • Farming: Conventional
  • 35 – 45 yr old vines
  • Non-irrigated

Winemaking

Alc.13.7%, pH 3.41, T.A 6.2 g/l, Picked 14th, 18th & 26th of March 2019

  • Crushed & destemmed, followed by 6 hours of skin contact.
  • Basket-pressed and ambient settled for 24 hours.
  • Barrel fermented using native yeast for primary and malolactic
  • Lees stirred 4-6 times.
  • 12 months elevage in 25% new oak. Cooper Sirugue.
  • Sulfured post MLF. Finings used.
  • 30% new oak

Tasting Notes

Rich and perfumed. Orange blossom, apricot kernel and lemon verbena. Medium, soft rounded palate that is balanced by gentle phenolics.