2004 Five Ashes Reserve Chardonnay

93 Points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition.

  • Awards:

    93 Points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition;
    Not shown in wine shows.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Pale yellow with subtle green tinge in colour.

  • Bouquet:

    Powerful aromas of quince and fig, shrouded in floral citrus.

  • Palate:

    Powerful yet restrained, the wine has Perfectly poised medium to full weight balance with a tight mineral acidity, and finishes with excellent long persistence.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    100% barrel fermented and matured with fortnightly battonage.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Excellent cellaring potential over 2 -5 years with a suggested maximum 10 years+.

  • Oak Treatment:

    100% French oak, 83% new, 17% one year old.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Serve with any seafood dish, particularly those with lemon or cream based sauces.

  • Alcohol:

    13.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    1.4 g/L

  • pH:

    3.38

  • Acidity:

    7.2 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2004

  • Bottling Date:

    March 2006

  • Tasting Notes:

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