Yarra Yering Chardonnay 2024

Yarra Yering Chardonnay 2024
The two original Chardonnay blocks, planted in 1969 (clone unknown) with cuttings taken in 2000 and 2012 being planted, make up 55% of the blend. Modern clonal material originating from Burgundy; Clone 95, planted in 2012 making up the remaining 45%.

Hand harvested grapes are chilled overnight before whole bunch pressing, yielding exceptionally high-quality juice. Fermented in 228L French oak barriques, 30% new. Both wild and cultured yeasts contribute complexity. Natural acidity is preserved by inhibiting malolactic fermentation. Aged for 10 months in our cool underground cellar before blending, then 4 months in stainless steel on full yeast lees.

"Light, bright yellow colour with fresh green-apple, oatmeal and nashi pear aromas, fruit driving the bouquet, the palate intense and focused, concentrated and long, with subtlety, delicacy and yet also restrained power, and bright acidity. Some toasty nut flavours join in the party with time in the glass. A very smart chardonnay with a lot of class." 96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

"Yarra Yering Chardonnay feels both traditional and modern at once. It’s tight, zesty and fresh, with excellent fruit quality and power, though it also flashes a bit of (integrated) oak at you, which personally I enjoy (in chardonnay). White peach, custard apples, cedarwood and spice characters come infused with toast, cinnamon and smoked hay notes. It’s firm, long and delicious; you could drink this now or, just as easily, cellar it for a decade. From all angles this wine is immaculate." 95 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front