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2021 Bannockburn Chardonnay
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Bannockburn Chardonnay 2021
750ml - RRP $69 | MAGNUM - RRP $142 |
The 2021 growing season was almost as cool as 2020, but significantly wetter due to La Niņa. Picking began early March and ripening was nicely paced across the different sites over a two-week period. Fruit came to the winery in very good condition and each batch was whole bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight before racking to barrels.
The estate bottling was made from fruit grown across all vineyard sites; Olive Tree Hill, Winery Block, Stuart Block & Kelly Lane. The oldest vines planted in 1976, through to the most recent 2016 planting.
Wild yeast fermentation in French oak hogsheads of which 20% was new, followed by partial malolactic fermentation (70%) a portion was blocked to provide freshness and focus. The wine was blended and bottled in February 2022.
A lovely chardonnay vintage; the estate blend is rich and lush in flavor and texture, but with wonderful tension and focus. Matt has been refining the style of the Chardonnay over the years and this example toes the line of being at once mouth filling and flavorful, with exceptional precision and drive through the palate and beyond.
750ml - RRP $69 | MAGNUM - RRP $142 |
The 2021 growing season was almost as cool as 2020, but significantly wetter due to La Niņa. Picking began early March and ripening was nicely paced across the different sites over a two-week period. Fruit came to the winery in very good condition and each batch was whole bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight before racking to barrels.
The estate bottling was made from fruit grown across all vineyard sites; Olive Tree Hill, Winery Block, Stuart Block & Kelly Lane. The oldest vines planted in 1976, through to the most recent 2016 planting.
Wild yeast fermentation in French oak hogsheads of which 20% was new, followed by partial malolactic fermentation (70%) a portion was blocked to provide freshness and focus. The wine was blended and bottled in February 2022.
A lovely chardonnay vintage; the estate blend is rich and lush in flavor and texture, but with wonderful tension and focus. Matt has been refining the style of the Chardonnay over the years and this example toes the line of being at once mouth filling and flavorful, with exceptional precision and drive through the palate and beyond.