Wine Richmond Plains, Reserve Chardonnay, 2016
This Chardonnay is an excellent example of how expressive and complex the variety can be. With subtle oak notes, beautiful fruit notes and creamy texture, this wine has proven its worth and received international recognition and numerous awards.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
White - This wine is an award-winning, elegant expression of Chardonnay with a slight oak influence and fresh fruity flavors.
Tasting Notes:
Attractive peach and vanilla aromas. Fresh fruity peach and nectarine flavours with a refreshing citrus finish and a subtle touch of oak.
Gastronomy:
It can be enjoyed on its own or with a wide variety of meals, particularly seafood and white meats.
Winemaking process:
Beautiful ripe grapes were whole bunch pressed. The juice was transferred into French oak barrels (12% new) where it naturally underwent wild yeast ferment. The wine was stirred once a week for 4 months on its lees to add texture complexity and aroma. 100% malolactic fermentation to soften acids and add a rich character to the wine.
