FROM LITTLE THINGS
CHARDONNAY
Vintage 2023
RRP $34 per bottle for three or six, $32.3 per bottle in a dozen
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Having developed a liking for Chardonnay from years of playing with little parcels of fruit, we now excitedly release our first Chardonnay to you.
Half was kept bright and zesty, fermenting in steel and focusing on developing fruit characters. The second half was barrel-fermented and aged on lees for 6 months with weekly hand battonage, developing a viscous creamy texture and a long finish.
A blend of the finest attributes of brightness and softness, this wine has a delightfully rich texture and complexity.
Earth & Vine
This Chardonnay was grown just north of our property on the beautiful estate of our neighbour Ben Zander, Wroxton Grange. As multi-generational Chardonnay specialists, we left it to the Zander family to grow the premium quality grapes expressing terroir with balanced acitiy.
| Variety | Single Vineyard Chardonnay | Aspect | N-S Rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard | Wroxton Grange | Soil | Sandy-Loam over stone |
| Climate | Cool Climate | Canopy | Single cordon |
| Grower | Ben Zander | Harvest | 16th March 2023 |
| Elevation | 430m | Method | Machine picked at dawn |
In The Winery
The wine was separated into two halves from fermentation onwards, with the first half fermenting in steel, retaining it's malic acid a small amount of residual sugar, while the second half was fermented in oak to bone-dry followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months oak aging sur lie with weekly hand battonage.
| Winemaker(s) | Bec & Scott Barr | Baume | 11.8 | Alc | 12.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crushing | Gentle | Barrel Yeast | ICV-D47 | pH | 3.36 |
| Ferment | 13 Days. 50% in American Oak | Tank Yeast | QA23 | MLF | 50% |
| Press | Gentle 2 bar Basket Press | Ferment Temp | 14-18 C | Sur-Lie Oak Aging | 50% for 6 months |
| Closure | Screwcap | RS | 1.5 g/L | Bottled | 27th November 2023 |
Out of the Bottle
The blend shows both sides of Chardonnay, with bright apples and pears paired with a soft, rich texture. A cooler (4deg) serving temperature accentuates the bright fruit character, while a slightly warmer (10deg) presentation showcases the nuanced influence of oak - take your pick!
| Colour | Pale Straw |
|---|---|
| Aroma | Apple, pear and white peach, with buttery and vanilla notes |
| Taste | Round, creamy mouthfeel and tempered acidity |
| Pairings | Creamy pasta Alfredo with prawns, pumpkin ravioli, apple crumble |
| Cellaring | Enjoy now, will continue to develop past 2030 with careful cellaring |
