Farm Hand Monash Valley Organic Chardonnay 2022 (Australia)

Description

• Unoaked
• Nectarine
• Creamy notes
• Fresh acidity

"Restrained and delicately fragrant, the wine shows crunchy apple, lemon zest and nectarine characters with a hint of flinty overtone. The palate delivers lovely weight and roundness backed by bright acidity, finishing elegant and vibrant. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2022

Aromas of citrus and nectarine with subtle creamy notes announce this is pure Chardonnay in the glass. The palate displays stone-fruit and citrus fruit flavours leading to a pleasingly round mouthfeel. It finishes dry and is complemented by fresh acidity.

The moderate, dry climate with very low rainfall during autumn and fertile soils is perfect suited to Organic Viticulture. The well-established vines (up to thirty years of age) are planted widely apart for airflow to minimise disease pressure and minimal drip irrigation ensures low yielding fruit with rich flavours and varietal expressiveness.

2022 will probably be remembered as wet in most parts of Australia. However in inland vineyards the rain did not hinder, rather it helped vines stay healthy and created favourable conditions for a modest and favourable crop across much of the country. Overall quality was up but yields were down

Fruit is harvested during the early morning hours to retain freshness and partially whole bunch pressed. A fast and precise vinification in stainless steel with minimal oxygen contact maximises fruit expression and aromatics. A cool fermentation (15 to 18 degrees) is undertaken in stainless steel tanks before maturation on lees for four months.

The Farm Hand wines are grown by the Grigoriou family, fourth generation wine growers, from almost one hundred acres of Organic Vineyards in South Australia

Food Pairing: A well balanced and generous Chardonnay that will pair with barbecued chicken.