There was a lot of excitement for the 2024 wines during fermentation time.
Moderate to slightly lower than average yields, was brought on by a slightly cooler flowering period.
Leading into vintage Coonawarra had lovely warm days, cool evenings with one burst of hot weather.
Tannin and flavour development was easily achieved.
The finished wines show lots of promise in producing an absolute classic coonawarra™ vintage.
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The 2024 Chardonnay was picked on the 5th March with average yields.
Full ripeness was easily achieved with the ideal ripening conditions.
The mouthfeel of the wine has prominent peach flavoured richness.
The subtleness of the acidity balances the ripeness in the wine.
Flavour development of fermentation in French oak aids to the mouthfeel of the wine.
This modern Australian Chardonnay shows restrained oak with complex mouth feel.
A great wine to enjoy with summer pasta and seafood. |
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Now and over the next 2 years. |
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Salads, seafood, light curries and Asian meals. |
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The seasonal conditions for 2022 vintage were highly favourable; with good average winter rains, and healthy growing conditions through the summer months.
Flowering towards the end of spring was quick, a hallmark of balanced fruit production.
A slightly warmer than average January, followed by normal weather patterns for the rest of the ripening period.
Grape ripeness was easily achieved for vintage, producing wines with good colour, optimum flavour and bright acidity levels.
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An extremely pleasing, lifted medium weight Shiraz. On the palate this wine exhibits classic plum and ripe raspberry fruit notes that are typically Shiraz. Lovely fresh oak tannins are intrinsically woven with the fruit to seamlessly add length and breadth. A hallmark of our wine is balance and this wine shows this even in its current youth - giving great cellaring potential. A delight to drink now or put away in the cellar. |
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Over the next 5 – 7 years. |
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Casseroles, tagines, white meat and soft cheeses. |
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The year's favourable vintage conditions produced a dark and luscious fruit flavoured wine.
Dense dark olive aromas guide the taster through a layered textured wine.
Ripe rich plum characters are mouth filling supported by ample dark fruit characters.
Layered tannin structures enhance the palate, a true classic coonawarra expression.
This is a wine which will mellow wonderfully with age, for anyone who can possibly resist the temptation of drinking it now. |
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Over the next 5 – 7 years. |
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Red meat, pasta dishes, blue and vintage cheeses. |
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