L. Viscek Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021

Tasting Notes:

The 2021 Viscek Vineyard Chardonnay is light straw in the glass. The nose is intensely aromatic with notes of fresh butter, warm croissant pastry, honeysuckle, crème brulée and a touch of white flowers and stony minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and dry with flavours of fresh pineapple, orange peel, orange blossom, caramel, wildflower honey and apple cake, with a touch of vanilla and warm spice. The finish is long with savoury flavours and a touch of lingering acidity and warmth. Drink now at cool room temperature or hold for the short-to-medium term for added complexities. Pair with savoury dishes rich in cream or butter.

Drink now at cool room temperature or hold for the short-to-medium term for added complexities. Pair with savoury dishes rich in cream or butter.

Winemaking Notes:

Our sixth vintage of Chardonnay from our neighbour Lado Viscek’s meticulously farmed vineyard! After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes were full-cluster pressed. No sorting was required as the grapes were in pristine condition. The must was then transferred to a mix of 228L, 400L and 500L French oak where it underwent alcoholic and full malolactic fermentation. Following this, the wine was kept in contact with its fine lees for 12 months prior to being transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 6 months of rest before bottling in February 2023, following light fining and filtration.

Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L