All the fruit is hand harvested and whole berry/whole bunch pressed into older French oak, including foudre, for natural fermentation - and in a labour-intensive effort to get the most detail in to this wine.
Lifted with lime, white flowers supported with a wet stone and nutty complex character. Citrus, green apple and grapefruit driven on palate with a mineral textural element supported by lively acidity and structure.
Region
Specifications
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Cellaring
2-5 Years -
Varieties
Chardonnay -
Vintage
2020 -
Alcohol Content
13% -
Closure
Screwcap -
Bottle Size
750ml
Critic Reviews (1)
Mike Bennie
94 points | June 2019
Various barrels complete the picture of juice maturation, though an austere wine is the aim. It comes from both Lobethal and Piccadilly fruit sources. Winemaker Michael Downer with the support of family and a great viticulture team are doing many things right, it seems.
Savoury bouquet, touch of struck flint, green apple, lime leaf, floral and general ‘minerally’ aromas. The palate is mouth-watering, acid driven, very flinty and slatey to taste, hints of green apple juice and lime the lingering feel. Licks of nutty savouriness find a slot too. Dart-shaped and flighty, delicate and very fine feeling. This is very nicely done.
Various barrels complete the picture of juice maturation, though an austere wine is the aim. It comes from both Lobethal and Piccadilly fruit sources. Winemaker Michael Downer with the support of family and a great viticulture team are doing many things right, it seems.
Savoury bouquet, touch of struck flint, green apple, lime leaf, floral and general ‘minerally’ aromas. The palate is mouth-watering, acid driven, very flinty and slatey to taste, hints of green apple juice and lime the lingering feel. Licks of nutty savouriness find a slot too. Dart-shaped and flighty, delicate and very fine feeling. This is very nicely done.
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