Single Vineyard Range
Ewen Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Variety: Chardonnay 100%
Vineyard: Ewen Vineyard
Region: Broke-Fordwich, Hunter Valley
Tasting Note
This vineyard is owned and farmed by Stewart and Liz Ewen. Sited close to the base of the Brokenback range in the Broke-Fordwich subregion, planted to the high quality Chardonnay clone P58. The well drained alluvial soils are sheltered from afternoon Western heat by the lee of the mountains.
A powerful aromatic mélange of orchard fruits from a warm vintage highlighting nectarine through citrus and green melon, to the reductive undercurrent aromas of gun-flint and oyster-shell. Subtle aromas of barrel spice give a quieter aromatic undertow, with warm brown-spice and notes of nougat and almond.
The palate is long and plush with ripe stone-fruit, apple, and melon fruits combining with notes of pastry, cashew and butterscotch. Dynamic elements of flint and mineral give savoury brightness with exotic and appetising flair.
This young and expressive Chardonnay is an outstanding example ready for enjoyment now but will age superbly if you have the patience.
Drink Now to 2035
88 dozen made
91 points The Real Review
Technical Data
Alcohol: 12.8%
pH: 3.30
TA: 6.5
