Description
Product Description:A poised and finely layered expression of northern Tasmanian Chardonnay. The 2024 Barringwood Chardonnay captures the estate’s long, slow ripening season, delivering the tension and clarity that define this cool-climate site. Grown on the slopes of Lower Barrington, the fruit benefits from Tasmania’s extended daylight hours and cooling maritime influence, resulting in wines of precision and drive. Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, the fruit was fermented with wild yeasts in French oak barriques, around one-third new, with a portion retained in stainless steel to preserve purity. Eight months on lees with batonnage and full malolactic fermentation have lent gentle creaminess and depth without compromising the wine’s natural line. The 2024 release balances ripe stone fruit and citrus with struck flint, cashew, and subtle spice, finishing long, bright, and mineral. This is modern Tasmanian Chardonnay at its most articulate—restrained in oak, confident in texture, and shaped by its slow, even growing season. Approachable now, it will continue to evolve gracefully for up to eight years. Tasting NotesNOSE– Subtle complexityWhite peach, lemon curd, and struck flint lifted by hints of toasted cashew and honeysuckle. PALATE– Textural finesseStone fruit and citrus glide across a fine, flinty core, supported by creamy lees texture and vibrant acidity. FINISH– Crisp and mineralBright, lingering finish showing citrus zest, cashew, and subtle spice. Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – AustraliaRegion – TasmaniaVintage – 2024Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 12.8%Closure – Screwcap
