2024 Discovery Chardonnay

2025-05-26T15:01:36+08:00

Price: 30.00

Grapefruit | Jasmine flower | Subtle oak

A verve expression of our cool climate Chardonnay from the pristine south of Margaret River. Chardonnay is harvested at moderate ripeness to retain freshness and natural balance.

The embodiment of spring, perfume, texture, delicacy and personality.

AWARDS

92pts Winefront "Straightforward fruit power, upfront juiciness with plenty of lime and grapefuit zest, sweet-sour green apple, peach sorbet, pomelo, a light hint of toast and pithy finish. Turbocharged with juicy fruit and zingy freshness. Good value." Kasia Sobiesiak

Winemaker's Notes

ALCOHOL

12.5 % by Vol | 7.4 Standard Drinks

FOOD MATCHING

Chicken | veal | fish | fresh air

GROWING SEASON

A moderate and sunny 2023 Vintage set the vines up with fertile buds and good stocks of carbohydrate for Vintage 2024. Spring was warm and dry, allowing for uniform and rapid budburst and perfect conditions for flowering. Lower than average soil moisture and higher than average temperatures through late spring and early summer allowed for smaller berries with better spacing on the bunch, setting the stage for a concentrated and intensely flavoured crop. The continued higher than average temperatures led to an early vintage, with white varieties characterised by scintillating levels of natural acidity and immense fruit power and purity.

WINEMAKING

Pristine Chardonnay fruit and respectful winemaking. Fermentation and maturation in mainly seasoned French oak, which adds complexity and generosity of texture without compromising the purity of aromatics or flavour.

MATURATION

Seven months in French oak sur lie.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Very attractive in youth, however will mature gracefully.

HARVESTED

31st January 2025