2023 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay

This wine forms part of Seppelt’s prized Drumborg Vineyard Range, sourced from the mature, cool-climate Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard in South-West Victoria’s Henty Region. Planted in 1964 by Karl Seppelt and swept by icy Winds from the Southern Ocean, it is one of the Southern-most vineyards of mainland Australia.

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Henty Chardonnay is an expression of purity and balance. Select parcels of Chardonnay are chosen for their intensity of flavor and mineral acid structure. Traditional winemaking techniques are used, including fermentation in a combination of small and large format French oak followed by maturation on less. 

Palate - The essence of power and purity; juicy white nectarine and citrus zest balance the mouthwatering mineral acid line that Drumborg vineyard is renowned for. The palate flows seamlessly, popping with flavour from front to back. Integrated oak and a creamy, generous mouthfeel are coupled with notes of macadamia and nougat. The mineral slate textural finish lingers on and on. The wine is drinking beautifully now and will continue to unwind in years to come.

Nose - Fragrant white nectarine and Meyer lemon peel layers beautifully with savoury notes of toasted curry leaf, nougat and a flinty mineral finish.