2016 MJW Chardonnay
Nose
Attractive aromas of citrus fruit and pear mingle with delicate floral nuances and underlying flinty notes.
Palate
The tightly wound palate displays layers of vibrant sweet citrus fruits and dried pear with subtle hints of spice. The wine displays exceptional purity with a fine texture and an attractive savoury element, which contributes complexity to the palate, finishing with a clean saline mineral edge.
Food Match
Line-Caught Fish, Squid, Cassava, Coastal Plants
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Cellar PotentialUp to 15 yearsWinemaking NotesThe perfect ripening conditions for Chardonnay in 2016 has produced a pinnacle wine for our portfolio, the first Chardonnay ever produced under the MJW label. The wine displays the hallmark concentrated citrus fruit flavours from the Gin Gin clone seamlessley balanced with the minerality and texture of Clone 95. Hand-harvesting, wild yeast fermentation, grape solids and French oak selection have all contributed texture, complexity and balance to the wine.
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