dB Selection Chardonnay (2008)

Region
Australia

Appearance
Pale Straw with green hues

Bouquet
Zesty lemon citrus and stone fruit is balanced with a hint of nutty oak

Palate
This fruit driven wine with crisp acid has been enhanced by lees stirring giving a great texture and balance to the mid palate. The subtle oak approach has given added structure to the wine without overpowering it leaving the citrus and stone fruit flavours to dominate.

Vintage Conditions
Drought conditions led to an earlier vintage than previous years. Dry weather and warm sunny days with low crop levels have created wines with great flavour intensity.

Winemaking
Warmer then usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier then previous years. Late ‘07 Rains & some showers in January ensured the fruit in good condition. With a cooler February then usual, varieties that had not reached maturity in January took longer then expected to ripen. Nearly all white varieties were finished harvesting before the end of February with overall quality being quite good. This wine was fermented over a two week period between 12ºc and 14ºc. Selected parcels were fermented with the inclusion of French oak.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.5%   pH : 3.3  TA : 7.0 g/L

Cellaring
This wine is made for immediate consumption however can be cellared for up to 2 years.

Suggested Cuisine
A wonderful partner to spicy chicken or seafood dishes.

General Characteristics
Medium Dry  Medium Bodied