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Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2024
In the years since Tolpuddle Vineyard has continued to impress, winning international awards, including trophies at the International Wine Challenge. The Chardonnay has won the coveted 'Frankie' (the Françoise De Castella Trophy for Best Young White Wine at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards) three times for the 2018, 2021 and 2023 vintages.
Following on from a dry winter we experienced regular, well-timed rainfall throughout spring and summer. This rainfall, along with mild and sunny conditions for the remainder of the ripening season promoted strong vine growth, good flowering and bunch development. Fruit ripened slowly but evenly resulting in moderate yields with plenty of flavour. One of our best seasons on record.
Fine and precise with fresh sugar snap pea and fennel, white nectarine and a hint of struck match. There is tension and length on the palate with classic Tolpuddle Vineyard acidity and fine, chalky texture adding complexity and interest. A lesson in elegance and restraint.
