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Description
Our sixteenth release of Chardonnay brings together fruit from our Craneford vineyard together with a small patch of Chardonnay from a vineyard which neighbours our Mengler Hill vineyard, sitting at a similar altitude.
Our Eden Valley vineyard lies just south of the small township of Craneford, at an elevation of 420m. The soil and climate varies quite considerably to that of the Barossa Valley floor. It is generally wetter and cooler in the Eden Valley with soils tending to be skeletal and minerally. Aspect also varies significantly, with rolling hills and valleys providing much site variation. The Chardonnay block sits at the one of the highest points of the vineyard and is tended to by our own viticulturists, Peter Wild and Conrad Pohlinger, who ensure utmost care is taken in every step of the vine cycle. Our neighbour, Paul Hampton, is custodian to the second patch of Chardonnay which has recently been returned to own roots. It shows great promise, we are hopeful to keep working with this block for years to come.
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Alcohol: 12.50%
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Drink now or cellar confidently for 5+ years
