Coastal Chardonnay
The essence of Margaret River Chardonnay grown from our certified organic coastal vines. Abundant ripe fruit flavour but with a delicate citrus line throughout. Eminently drinkable, with an ease and breeze that suits any occasion.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Palate
Ripe, fruit-forward, balanced acidity, textural finish
Nose
Ripe yellow fruits, cumquat, white flowers, lanolin
Maturation
10% new French oak puncheons
Organic Status
Certified organic
Vintage
2025
Growing conditions
Warm temperatures and late winter rains woke the vines sooner than expected. Pre-pruning and a cooler August helped stall budburst until early September. Conditions remained warmer and drier than average, triggering fruit set and helping ripen fruit beautifully into the new year. Shoot thinning ensured only pristine bunches were harvested. Our Chardonnay was picked with fruit purity and excellent natural acidity.
Winemaker notes
Parcels of fruit were pressed and settled overnight before blending the core elements, with the grapefruit and citrus backbone coming from the Gingin clone. Natural fermentation in a combination of concrete and new French oak, with subsequent bâtonnage, malolactic fermentation and maturation over six months, adding complexity and texture.