2005 Unwooded Chardonnay

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
The 2005 vintage was characterized by a very long dry ripening period with quite mild temperatures.  The cool conditions particularly favoured white varieties, which resulted in outstanding aromas and flavours with high natural acids and almost perfect balance

WINEMAKING NOTES
The 2005 Chardonnay grapes were harvested at night in March.  The grapes were delivered and crushed with minimal skin contact.  After a cold-settling period of 36 hours the clear juice was transferred into tanks where active yeast was added. The juice underwent cool fermentation before stabilizing prior to bottling

WINE COLOUR
Pale straw with an attractive green tinge

WINE BOUQUET
Medium intensity of tropical fruits including fresh pear and melon aromas

WINE PALATE
A stylish, fresh, delicate Chardonnay with a distinct aromatic tropical nose. The palate shows wonderful peach and citrus flavours that are integrated with a long fine crisp finish

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHING
Grilled Perch or Whiting with a fresh Greek Salad

CELLARING NOTES
The 2005 Unwooded Chardonnay will improve over the next 3 years.  A very attractive drinking now style, but will delight with fruit complexity in the future years.  Drink now to 2007

CRITICS NOTES
This wine is yet to be reviewed

AWARDS TO DATE
2005 Adelaide Wine Show ~ Bronze medal
2005 Melbourne Wine Show ~ Bronze medal
2005 Hobart Wine Show ~ Bronze medal