Bimbadgen Growers 2021 Chardonnay

Wine Details

• Vintage 2021
• Type White Wine
• Variety Chardonnay
• Volume 750ml
• Alcohol Volume 13.5%
• PH

  3.19

• Acidity

  8.1g/L

• Maturation

  10 months in new and old French oak

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• Bottling Date

  16th December 2021

• Harvest Date

  Multiple

• Background

  Upper Hunter

• Vineyard Notes

  The 2021 growing season was challenging although produced some outstanding wines. This Chardonnay was a lot of fun to watch evolve. From harvest through to fermentation and maturation with regular lees stirring, to build character balancing fruit and freshness. This 2021 Grower’s Chardonnay has appeal for all to enjoy.

• Tasting Notes

  Fruit was crushed, and juice settled before transferring into oak puncheons and barriques. Fermentation on lees to add texture and depth. Lees stirring monthly.

• Colour

  Golden Straw

• Bouquet

  Stone fruit and melon with floral notes.

• Palate

  Melon intwined by stone fruits, with rich and textural characters. Being supported with toasty oak

• Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

  5+ Years