2001 Chardonnay

LIMITED MUSEUM RELEASE, Double Gold Medal Winner.

  • Awards:

    Gold medal: 2002 Royal Hobart Wine Show
    Gold Medal: 2002 Margaret River Wine Show

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Pale Yellow.

  • Bouquet:

    Lovely developed aromas of grilled citrus, backed with an attractive oaky char.

  • Palate:

    Very approachable, with a luscious moderate weight and length, exhibiting excellent balance and maturity- drink now.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    100% barrel fermented and matured.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Best from mid 2003 with excellent cellaring potential for 3 years plus.

  • Oak Treatment:

    100% barell fermented, French bariques (Vosges & Troncais).

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Try with rich cream based seafood dishes.

  • Alcohol:

    14%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    1.9g/L

  • pH:

    3.36

  • Acidity:

    6.6g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2001

  • Bottling Date:

    February 2002

  • Tasting Notes:

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