2019 Oaked Chardonnay Bock Vineyard

These grapes were harvested by hand with specific timing that incorporated ripe fruit flavours and fresh acidity. We hand harvested and whole cluster and we pressed the grapes in our gentle bladder press. A long, slow press cycle was used to allow maximum juice yield without compromising flavour extraction. The juice was cold settled in a stainless tank before racking into barrels for malolactic fermentation. The barrels were carefully monitored and tasted for 10 months before sulphur additions took place. After aging was complete, specific barrels were selected and blended back into tank. This unique blend had a light fining and filtering to preserve the wine without stripping the flavours and textures, before bottling.