Pooley Chardonnay

The fruit was chilled to 5 degrees then whole-bunch pressed to tank. Settled at ambient then racked to barrel for wild fermentation. Matured in a mixture of barriques and puncheons for 7 months on lees with minimal stirring. No new oak but predominantly 1 and 2nd year fills. 100% Malolactic fermentation. Sun-kissed summer fruits on the nose with white peach, yellow nectarine, and nashi pear followed by a contrasting palate of winter citrus, golden apple and grapefruit pith on the palate. Plenty of generosity and depth of character with a lean acid profile and seamlessly integrated oak.