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98 Points
The first vintage of Trahere
98 Points, Huon Hooke
"Sourced from the best vineyard sites – including some newer, very high-density plantings – it has remarkable intensity, concentration, and almost voluptuous dark fruit, but also superb finesse and length of flavour." - Max Allen
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Description
Aromas of macadamia and white blossom pave the way for this beautifully fine and classic Chardonnay. There is a mineral core that is the foundation from beginning to end. It has a seductive round and creamy mid palate layered with grapefruit pith, makrut lime and nectarine, yet it leaves plenty of room for all the textural elements and has a long and mineral finish.
A wet spring with moderate temperatures resulted in good healthy canopies with lower than average yields across all our vineyards. Higher than average rainfall and moderate temperatures over the summer, together with some dry spells, resulted in slow ripening and concentration of flavour and good acidity. This vintage has produced some wonderful wines with great concentration and fine detail.
Handpicked and hand sorted before a gentle whole bunch press. The juice was settled in stainless steel for 24 hours before being racked to barrel, taking the light fluffy lees as well, and a wild fermentation. The malolactic fermentation was natural and each barrel stopped, based on taste and balance. After 10 months, individual barrels and components were carefully selected (20% new oak) before being blended and filtered into bottle.
Spedding (50%) :: Mendoza, McCutcheon :: P58 (33%), Judd (17%) :: P58
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Description
Aromas of macadamia and white blossom pave the way for this beautifully fine and classic Chardonnay. There is a mineral core that is the foundation from beginning to end. It has a seductive round and creamy mid palate layered with grapefruit pith, makrut lime and nectarine, yet it leaves plenty of room for all the textural elements and has a long and mineral finish.
A wet spring with moderate temperatures resulted in good healthy canopies with lower than average yields across all our vineyards. Higher than average rainfall and moderate temperatures over the summer, together with some dry spells, resulted in slow ripening and concentration of flavour and good acidity. This vintage has produced some wonderful wines with great concentration and fine detail.
Handpicked and hand sorted before a gentle whole bunch press. The juice was settled in stainless steel for 24 hours before being racked to barrel, taking the light fluffy lees as well, and a wild fermentation. The malolactic fermentation was natural and each barrel stopped, based on taste and balance. After 10 months, individual barrels and components were carefully selected (20% new oak) before being blended and filtered into bottle.
Spedding (50%) :: Mendoza, McCutcheon :: P58 (33%), Judd (17%) :: P58
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry