Snake and Herring Primary Chardonnay 2022

A$89.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Margaret River, Australia
Rating
95 points

Description

Primary Chardonnay is made from a single block of Gin Gin clone chardonnay at our Forest Grove vineyard. It is typified by its minerality, and complexity as opposed to fruit power, which is more our Corduroy style. After chilling in a cold room overnight we press the whole bunches of Chardonnay direct to barrel: no clarifying, no acid added, no added yeast. The wild ferment starts in 500L puncheons which are new (25%), 1yo (50%) and 2yo (25%). After 10 months on fermentation lees (without sulphur dioxide) the wine is assembled (with a small sulphur addition) and was bottled in January 2023. We made 220 dozen.

Rating

Score
95 points
Reviewer
Ray Jordan
Review

An exquisite example of the chardonnays from Margaret River in 2022. Intense aromas of quince paste, lemon rind and pear with a little grapefruit. There's a subtle struck match and saline seashell minerality on the palate with a charry oak influence well managed. This is an excellent chardonnay that will continue to evolve.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
10-14 °C
Decanter
Food pairing
Roast Chicken

Tasting Profile

Nose
Lifted pink grapefruit, wet stone minerality, curry leaf, lime brulee…the aromas keep developing on opening and warming in the glass
Palate
The palate shows focus and drive from the citrus/melon fruit, yet it is layered with creamy barrel ferment texture, subtle smoky oak notes and a crystalline purity on the finish. This is a gorgeous wine when chilled but gloriously complex at room temperature. Enjoy by itself.

Snake and Herring Primary Chardonnay 2022

Snake and Herring Primary Chardonnay 2022
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