Single Vineyard Range
Celest Vineyard Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay 100%
Vineyard: Celest Vineyard
Region: Broke-Fordwich, Hunter Valley
Tasting Note
Planted in 1988 into alluvial soils washed down from the ancient sandstone hills bounding the southern wall of the vineyard, in the Broke valley.
Fresh and full perfumes of nectarine, peach-skin and mango yoghurt; brimming with tangy energy. Expressive accents of pistachio-nougat from sur-lees in barrel, finishing with the rich saline scents of oyster-shell and sea-spray.
Juicy, concentrated orchard and stone fruit flavours with the zesty vibe of mandarin / tangelo, plus the sweet-pithy focus of citron-tart; all in unison to give terrific line and length.
Very finely textured throughout, mixing pistachio and cream with a gentle touch of very fine barrel spice with a satin-like umami. The acidity shimmers with minerality, almost ethereal with terrific persistence onto the finish of the palate.
The detail is superb, and the refinement is world-class.
Limited Edition - only 151 dozen made
Halliday Wine Companion 95 pts
Drink: Now - 2036
Technical Data
Alcohol:12.8
pH: 3.3
