2023 St Huberts Chardonnay

Around 75% of this Chardonnay is sourced from the Yarra Valley floor. A mix of destemmed fruit and whole berry pressing is employed, then high solids juice was fermented in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak. The wine spent its entire oak maturation on yeast lees and was racked just prior to blending. A small portion of the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation to add texture and palate weight.

Nose - Nectarine, white flowers, and Nashi pear combine with the hallmark pineapple notes of the Gingin clone. Cashew nut barrel ferment, and flinty characters. Framed nicely with some French oak spice and nougat.

Palate - The wine is lively, citrus dominant and tightly wound. Lemon tart and pineapple flow through. Some flesh in the mid palate adds evenness and balance. Restrained, elegant and detailed, this wine will gain complexity with age.