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Seppelt The Drives Chardonnay 2016
Region:
Yarra valley, North East Victoria & Henty
Grape:
Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes:
Pale yellow with green hues.
The nose displays aromas of white peach, and melon combined with oatmeal and spicy oak.
Consistent with previous vintages, the palate carries flavours of sweet stone fruits and citrus peel, combined with creamy texture and balanced mineral acid.
Fruit was crushed and pressed to a combination of tank (60%) and seasoned French oak (40%) for fermentation between 18-20 degrees, with no malolactic fermentation. Extended lees contact and stirring was used for 6 months for texture and complexity.
A cool winter with good early rainfall was followed by warm, dry spring conditions, resulting in excellent fruit set. Summer temperatures were average, with persistent fine conditions and little rain, resulting in above-average yields and exceptional quality.
