Accolades:
97/100 – James Suckling
97/100 – James Halliday Wine Companion
96/100 – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
96/100 – Decanter
95/100 – Wine Enthusiast
Vintage Note: 2023 was a small, high-quality vintage in the Yarra Valley. The season was defined by a cool Spring, a mild growing season, cool nights, and medium to high rainfall. 2023 was one of the coolest and latest harvests on record, with our first pick starting two and a half weeks later than the previous average. The grapes in 2023 had lovely fruit concentration with bright natural acidities.
Winemaking Notes: 100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed. The juice is transferred to barrel by gravity with no settling, taking on full lees. Wild Fermented in 500L French puncheons. A small amount of bâtonnage post fermentation and 20% malolactic fermentation. Maturation for 9 months in new and used French oak – 15% new, 85% seasoned, Taransaud, Mercurey and Dargaud & Jaeglé.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia