Spee'Wah The Legend Cowra Chardonnay

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol by volume: 13.0%

Vinification: Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Chardonnay was then de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juice was then clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wine. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and temperatures were kept between 14°C and 16°C to allow for a longer ferment, again, in order to retain freshness and allow for maximum aromatic production.

The wine was then stored in stainless steel on French oak to produce complexity, stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel, before being fined, finished and bottled.

Tasting notes: Colour:  Light golden colour Nose:  On the nose tropical fruits with hints of rockmelon and pineapple supported by vanilla characters from the oak. Palate:  Creamy round mouth with the presence of nectarine, vanilla and nut flavours. Long and elegant finish. Serve at:  6°-10°C now or with careful storage may enjoyed for up to three years.