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McPherson Chardonnay 2009
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A delightful, fruit driven wine displaying aromas of citrus, grapefruit and tropical fruits with just a hint of lightly toasted French oak. The palate exhibits fresh, ripe Chardonnay flavours of melon and fig with a delicate, creamy texture and a crisp, clean finish. Subtle oak handling complements, rather than overpowers the wine. McPherson Chardonnay is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of foods. Try with ravioli filled with pumpkin and sage and a burnt butter sauce.
Already a serious medal winner this producer is providing great wines that are terrific all week drinking chardys and a ripper for all who snap it up.
This wine was crafted from 100 percent Chardonnay grapes, sourced primarily from their vineyards in the Murray Darling region, located within South Eastern Australia. Grapes were picked and crushed during the cool of night so as to retain their fresh, varietal flavours. The juice was then divided into five parcels. Each parcel of juice underwent a different treatment, such as malolactic fermentation; fermentation and aging with French oak; or spending an extended period on yeast lees. Each treatment resulted in an individually flavoured parcel of wine and the unique character and personality of the final blend is a result of the special handling of these five separate parcels.
HARVEST NOTES
The growing season in 2009 was challenging for both grape growers and winemakers. The heat waves in early February devastated a lot of the fruit and shocked the vines into heat stress. Harvesting began a little later than usual due to the intense heat, however the fruit did eventually recover and the ensuing wine is exciting. Sugar levels were lower than previous years, meaning alcohols across the board will be lower, however flavour profiles and intensity levels are evident.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Goulburn Valley VIC |
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Drink now until: 2015
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