Deen Range Chardonnay

Region
Australia

Appearance
Pale lemon in colour

Bouquet
Lifted nose of peach, nectarine, citrus and melon with rich vanillin oak characters adding complexity.

Palate
A medium bodied wine showing stone fruit flavours with a lifted citrus tang and finishing with rich creamy nutty texture.

Vintage Conditions
Warmer than usual January nights led to some varieties reaching maturity earlier than previous years. Late ,07 Rains and some showers in January ensured the fruit in good condition. With a cooler February than usual, varieties that had not reached maturity in January took longer than expected to ripen. Nearly all white varieties were harvested before the end of February with overall quality being quite good.

Winemaking
Fruit  was selected from specific vineyards that give the stone fruit characteristics desired for this style of wine. The juice was cold settled then racked to fermentation. Fermentation took place at moderate temperatures to promote fruitiness and fullness of the wine. A portion of the juice was fermented in American and  French oak barriques. Approximately 5% of the wine has undergone a Malolactic fermentation.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.5 %   pH : 3.26   TA : 6.5 g/L

Cellaring
This wine should drink well over the next 2-3 years.

Suggested Cuisine
A great match to chicken, seafood and light pasta dishes.

General Characteristics
Medium Dry  Full Bodied
Volume = 750ml