Shaw and Smith Single Vineyard Lenswood Chardonnay

A wine of great intensity and high extract. Softness, as well as freshness with nectarine notes that mingle with more crystalline glacé lemon characters.

Another cooler than average season with some influence from La Niña weather patterns. The season was cool to begin with, which meant a smaller crop formed during fruit set. Then it was a mild summer that warmed up towards the end, adding flavour and ripeness to the fresh acidity.

From low-yielding vines at our estate vineyard in Lenswood. First planted in 1999, it has east and west facing aspects and reaches 500 metres above sea level.

Gently whole bunch pressed, then fermented in 500 litre puncheons, of which 30% were new. Full malo, and 10 months in oak before resting in tank prior to bottling.