The Ned Chardonnay 2020

Fragrant citrus and white peach aromas are layered with ground almond, brioche and a hint of butterscotch. Rich creaminess from near full malolactic conversion is swathed in a warm French oak spice, lending length and presence to the palate, with fine acid tension on the finish.

Ripe Chardonnay fruit was completely destemmed before being gently pressed and the juice settled prior to fermentation. Fermentation was carried out in a mixture of 500 L French oak puncheons and temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on full yeast lees for a further 9 months with periodic yeast lees stirring to build mouthfeel. During this time a portion of the batches underwent malolactic fermentation adding further texture and complexity.

Aged on full yeast lees for 9 months with periodic yeast lees stirring.