2022 Chardonnay
2022 Chardonnay
Coonawarra, South Australia
Fresh and crisp, enjoy with fish or chicken or simply on its own
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2022
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 12.5%
- PH
3.00
- Standard Drinks 7.4
- Acidity
8.04 g/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
The Chardonnay was hand picked in early March 2022 at 12.0 Baume after a long, cool ripening period. Whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented with half wild ferment and half AWRI 1375 yeast (18% new oak) and 11 months lees contact.
- Tasting Notes
An aromatic nose of white peach and jasmine complements a complex palate of lemon, chamomile and almond kernel. 34 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 2022
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 12.5%
- PH
3.00
- Standard Drinks 7.4
- Acidity
8.04 g/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
The Chardonnay was hand picked in early March 2022 at 12.0 Baume after a long, cool ripening period. Whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented with half wild ferment and half AWRI 1375 yeast (18% new oak) and 11 months lees contact.
- Tasting Notes
An aromatic nose of white peach and jasmine complements a complex palate of lemon, chamomile and almond kernel. 34 barriques produced.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Young & Fresh
- Food Matches
Chicken, seafood & pasta
- Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
- Awards
- Tasting Notes