Graduates Chardonnay 2022

Graduates Chardonnay 2022
The Adelaide Hills experienced another exceptional vintage on the back of one of the best ever in 2021. A wet winter and spring, followed by a dry and mild summer created a long ripening period which led to excellent flavour development whilst maintaining natural acidity.
Harvested by machine in the cool of the morning when the fruit is at its freshest, the grapes are then crushed and lightly pressed with only the free run juice collected. The juice is then allowed to settle for a couple of days, followed by racking and fermentation for 10 – 12 days. The wine spends 3 months in 2- and 3-year-old French oak puncheons for some subtle complexity.
Appearance
Pale straw
Bouquet
Aromas of kiwi fruit, melon and white peach fill the glass.
Palate
The palate is full of crisp, tropical flavours of melon and white peach with a touch of lemon curd in the middle to back palate, accompanied by a hint of natural acidity to keep you coming back for more.
Pair with
Shellfish such as mussels and lobster, chicken or chickpea dishes.