2023 Floris Chardonnay
White grapefruit | Nectarine | Subtle oak
$39.00
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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.
New release
ALCOHOL
12.8% by Vol | 7.6 Standard Drinks
FOOD MATCHING
Chicken with sage butter | veal | olives
GROWING SEASON
A sensational growing season. A moderate spring and start to summer allowed for slow and consistent flavour development, followed by a warm and dry finish leading into Autumn. The wines are bold and flavoursome, boasting exceptional concentration and intensity.
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
4th March 2023