Moorooduc Estate - Chardonnay - Moorooduc
2012 Moorooduc Estate Chardonnay
The Wine
(780 cases produced)
A small crop of healthy ripe grapes has resulted in a fine complex wine.
Pale green/gold in colour with aromas of citrus fruit, lemon blossom, honey and hazelnut.
The palate reflects the aromatics with good intensity, texture and length with plenty of acid to provide balance.
This young wine has the tightness and complexity to reward cellaring, but can be enjoyed in its youth.
Why not try some with crispy tempura flathead tails?
Description
The 2012 Vintage
The 2012 vintage was a very pleasing and even season. It started off wet, but stopped raining well in time for flowering and the ripening period proceeded warm and dry. Considered one of the best ever vintages on the Mornington Peninsula.
Winemaker: Richard McIntyre
Viticulturist: Hugh Robinson
Vineyards: fruit predominantly from the McIntyre Vineyard, with a small selection of Robinson Vineyard fruit.
Vinification & Analysis.
Hand harvesting
Whole bunch pressing
100% wild yeast fermentation in French oak barrels, 25% being new
Natural malolactic fermentation (100%) in barrel
10 Months in wood on lees with 1 racking prior to bottling
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