2021 Chardonnay
2021 Chardonnay
Coonawarra, South Australia
Fresh and crisp, enjoy with fish or chicken or simply on its own
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13%
- PH
3.17
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity
7.47g/l
- Maturation
Enjoy while young and fresh, but will also cellar well if desired.
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975, and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The family, which has been associated with the district since 1855, remains fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2021 in Coonawarra was an exceptional season resulting in wines with profound fruit depth and textural complexity. This fruit was hand picked in late February at 12.4 Baume from Balnaves’ two chardonnay blocks. Whole bunch pressed juice was barrel fermented (17% new oak), with half wild ferment and half AWRI 1375 yeast. A complex nose of lemon, chamomile, and balanced almond complements an integrated palate and zesty lemon drive, 11 months lees contact preceded bottling in February 2022, 35 barriques produced.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Young & Fresh
- Food Matches
Chicken, seafood & pasta
- Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
- Awards
- Tasting Notes
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13%
- PH
3.17
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity
7.47g/l
- Maturation
Enjoy while young and fresh, but will also cellar well if desired.
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975, and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The family, which has been associated with the district since 1855, remains fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2021 in Coonawarra was an exceptional season resulting in wines with profound fruit depth and textural complexity. This fruit was hand picked in late February at 12.4 Baume from Balnaves’ two chardonnay blocks. Whole bunch pressed juice was barrel fermented (17% new oak), with half wild ferment and half AWRI 1375 yeast. A complex nose of lemon, chamomile, and balanced almond complements an integrated palate and zesty lemon drive, 11 months lees contact preceded bottling in February 2022, 35 barriques produced.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Young & Fresh
- Food Matches
Chicken, seafood & pasta
- Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
- Awards
- Tasting Notes