Chardonnay
Each of our distinct vineyard parcels come together to craft the ‘Voyager Estate symphony’ – a Chardonnay displaying the perfect harmony of power and elegance, reflecting the true essence of our site in the renowned Stevens Valley.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Palate
Complex, savoury, citrus drive, flinty, chalky finish
Nose
Floral, meyer lemon, nectarine, cedar, vanilla
Maturation
9 months French oak, 25% new
Organic Status
Certified organic
Vintage
2023
Growing conditions
Despite a cool start to spring, flowering and fruit set were even across all varieties. November heralded the beginning of a glorious run of weather. Days were warm but never hot, and temperatures dropped nicely into the evenings, allowing gradual ripening and acid retention in the grapes. Harvest commenced a week later than ‘normal’ under clear blue skies and finished in mid-April.
Winemaker notes
Hand-harvested fruit was whole-bunch pressed and transferred to barrel for natural fermentation in French oak. Specific parcels underwent malolactic fermentation to lower the natural acidity. It was aged for 9 months in oak barriques and puncheons.