2007 Five Ashes Reserve Chardonnay

The palate shows Five Ashes Vineyard at its best with intensity and balance. 94 Points - James Halliday, 95 points Ray Jordan.

  • Awards:

    94 points, James Halliday Wine Companion 2009.
    95 points, Ray Jordan, WA Wine Guide 2010.

  • Region:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Colour:

    The wine has a pale straw yellow colour, with a tinge of green.

  • Bouquet:

    Intense aromas of quince, citrus oil, white flowers and honey glazed poached pears, reside on marzipan and toasty vanilla spice characters.

  • Palate:

    It has a full succulent weight, with an impressive long length of flavour, finishing with a subtle dry mineral edge.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2009 to 2013; suggested maximum 2018

  • Oak Treatment:

    Barrel fermented and then matured with fortnightly battonage for 10 months in 54% new and balance one year old French oak barriques.

  • Alcohol:

    14%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    1.0 g/L

  • pH:

    3.32

  • Acidity:

    6.82

  • Bottling Date:

    January 2008

  • Tasting Notes:

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