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Four Sisters Chardonnay 2010
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Bold tropical fruit flavours teamed with subtle hints of peach and rockmelon are apparent on the nose and palate. A classic partner to lightly grilled chicken dishes, creamy Italian inspired pasta or a Caesar salad.
This delightful, fruit driven wine displays aromas of tropical fruits such as paw paw, rockmelon and guava with just a hint of lightly toasted oak. The palate exhibits fresh, ripe Chardonnay flavours of fig and melon with a delicate creamy texture and a crisp, clean finish.
Vineyards: The fruit was sourced from vines aged an average of 17 years, grown on sandy loam soils with a slight clay content. The vines are a mix of clones and roostocks, although I10V5 clones and Schwarzmann rootstocks dominate. The vines are trained on to a VSP trellis running East-West so that the predominantly Westerly winds flow down the rows. Both cane and spur pruning are employed. Canopies tend to be open with good fruit exposure and subsequently there is low disease pressure. The fruit generally displays fresh citrus, lemon, and peach characters with tropical notes in warmer years.
Winemaking: The fruit for the 2010 vintage has been sourced from cooler climate central Victorian vineyards creating a fresh and lean style chardonnay. The base wine is stainless steel fermented to retain the natural citrus and peach characters and then put through malolactic fermentation to soften the acid and the fruit. The malolactic fermentation is carefully monitored to ensure it progresses to completion adding texture to the palate and pronounced Tahitian lime notes.
Food Match: A classic partner to lightly grilled chicken dishes, creamy Italian inspired pasta or a Caesar salad.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Central Victoria |
Winemaker:
Drink now until: 2015
Alc/Vol: 13.5 %
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