Bimbadgen Growers 2022 Chardonnay

Wine Details

• Region Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales
• Vintage 2022
• Type White Wine
• Variety Chardonnay
• Volume 750ml
• Alcohol Volume 12.6%
• PH

  3.19

• Acidity

  7.6g/L

• Maturation

  10 months in new and old French oak

• Closure ScrewCap
• Bottling Date

  5th December 2022

• Harvest Date

  5th February 2022

• Background

  Upper Hunter

• Vineyard Notes

  The 2022 growing season was a milder year producing 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 2022 Grower’s Chardonnay has appeal for all to enjoy.

• Tasting Notes

  Fruit was crushed, and juice settled before transferring into oak 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 entwined by stone fruits, with rich and textural characters. Being supported with toasty oak

• Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

  5+ Years