Deakin Estate Chardonnay 2022 12pack13.5% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Appearance
This 2020 reveals a brilliant light peach hue and a lovely aromatic intensity.

Palate
The palate is complex and luscious, buoyed by flavours of citrus and wild peaches. A touch of acidity on the finish gives this big and refined wine a pleasant persistence.

Vintage notes
2020 was another year characterised by particularly mild annual temperatures. The average 800 mm of rainfall was concentrated mainly from October to March. After a very mild winter, budburst was observed in the first fortnight of March. The mild weather at the end of May ensured that the flowering went off perfectly. The emergence of the clusters was uniform in all the vineyards. June brought long hot days. Due to the healthy conditions, we decided to stop our natural treatments, as well as the ploughing work, to prevent any stress to the vines, which continued along their life cycle, accompanied by hot summer days. We started harvesting on Wednesday 12 August to ensure that the 2020 vintage would have perfect balance and freshness.

Aroma
The nose is fresh and fruity with hints of peach and grapefruit. After aeration, aromas of white flesh fruits start to emerge and are set off by some fine spicy notes.

Region notes
The soil is poor, composed of limestone, sandstone, and marine Upper Cretaceous marls. The sea air from the Bay of Bandol compensates for the terroir acidity and low rainfall.

Grape variety
Chardonnay

Variety:Chardonnay
Region: Murray Darling, Victoria
Winemaker: Frank Newman