Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2018

Description

The 2018 vintage is true to the Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay style: precise and fine with firm acidity, and a combination of intensity of flavour a lightness of texture. The Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2018 has the expected natural acidity but is approachable, with flavour in the lemon citrus, lemon soda, lemon pith, spectrum. The grapes were all hand picked, whole bunch pressed, and fermented in French oak. The wine spent nine months in barrel with gentle stirring as required, then rested in tank on lees. Since acquiring the vineyard in 2011, Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith have invested heavily in improving all aspects of the vineyard, including soil improvement, conversion to cane pruning, trellis modifications, frost protection and clonal improvements. They are fully committed to seeing it recognised as one of Australia’s great single vineyard sites. The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Coal River, Tasmania Vintage – 2018 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14%