2022 Floris Chardonnay
White grapefruit | Nectarine | Subtle oak
$37.00
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Floris is a modern and engaging expression of our local clone into wine. This style is a co-evolution of Modern Australian food and wine culture, which has great emphasis on balance, freshness and hedonistic pleasure. The sustainably farmed vineyard is in the cool southern end of Margaret River. Floris exhibits delicate textures and floral notes reminiscent of white jasmine flowers.
AWARDS
92pts Dr Angus Hughson, WinePilot "This Macon-styled Chardonnay is a picture of elegance and refinement with it's gentle layers of citrus, nougat and florals with a well placed whisper of oak. Freshness is the key with a linear, modern citrus and floral accented palate, lifted by a nice touch of grip to finish."
92pts Gary Walsh, Winefront "Green apple and subtle pine/lime, a gentle spicy coverlet of oak, some dill and white flower perfume. It’s quite bright, with some tropical flavour, a fine-boned and flinty texture, and a cashew cream finish of good length. Altogether pleasant."
ALCOHOL
13.5% by Vol | 8.0 Standard Drinks
FOOD MATCHING
Chicken with sage butter | veal | olives
GROWING SEASON
A perfect growing season. Warm and dry throughout with light January rains to keep the vines happy. The wines are flavoursome and concentrated, characterized by exceptional length and purity.
VARIETY
Gin Gin clone Chardonnay
WINEMAKING
Restricted malo‐lactic fermentation, battonage fortnightly to add complexity and texture through “sur lie” whilst retaining purity of character and freshness.
MATURATION
Fermented and matured in 1/3 new 228L French oak barriques for 10 months. The wood is primarily from the Vosges and Allier forests.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Attractive in youth with up to 5 years maturation
HARVESTED
23rd February 2022