TASTING NOTES
This chardonnay shows classic examples of white peach and citrus flavours.
The blend is 85% Hilltops and 15% Tumbarumba.
The wine was fermented on its lees in aged French Barriques for 12 months.
Made to drink whilst young or may be aged for 5-6 years to enhance
the wooded characteristics.
Winemaker - Richard Parker
Viticulturist - Brian Mullany
Vine age - 1990
Harvest date - March 2008
Tonnes per Hectare - 5
Soil Profile - Red clay podsolic over granite base
Clone - I 10V1 own rooted
Trellising - VSP with 2 movable foliage wires
Bunch thinning - No
Alc/Vol - 12.5%
Closure - Screwcap
Oak - 100% Seasoned French Barrique
Time In Oak - 12 months
Fermentation - destemmed, lightly pressed, fermented in
French Barrique on own lees
