Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay White Wine 75 cl

Clonale offers a highly aromatic nose displaying notes of lime zest and nectarine along with a subtle struck-match savouriness. An energetic palate with vibrant grapefruit and mandarin flavours races towards a long, pithy finish. The 2015 Kooyong Clonale is a blend of Chardonnay from our Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards. The parcels in this wine represent 8.1 hectares. The grapes are gently whole-bunch pressed directly into French oak barriques, where fermentation takes place without inoculation. After fermentation the wine is aged on lees (without battonage) for 10 months. It is bottled without fining and with minimal filtration.

Joe Fattorini’s Tasting Note: “Boy is this good. It brings together a trinity of citrus and peach fruit, subtle nutty oak and a minerally tang. It’s an homage to the great white Burgundies, but with an unmistakable Australian vigour. I still cannot find a better match for this than a roast chicken with salad and rice”
Highly aromatic nose displaying notes of lime zest
Nectarine along with a subtle struck-match savouriness
An energetic palate with vibrant grapefruit
Mandarin flavours races towards a long, pithy finish
Food Pairing Suggestions: Creamy Dishes, Grilled White Meats