2023 Coal River Valley Chardonnay, Tolpuddle Vineyard, Tasmania

2023 Coal River Valley Chardonnay, Tolpuddle Vineyard, Tasmania

The Tolpuddle vineyard was planted back in 1988, and purchased by Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith in 2011. It's a prime spot in the Coal River Valley, on one of the many slopes. It's north-facing in a rain shadow, and is a brilliant cool, dry place to grow quality grapes. Originally planted to clones more suitable for sparkling wines, Martin and Michael have gradually re-planted the vineyard to Burgundy clones, and the results in these recent vintages speak for themselves. Whole bunch pressed into French oak, of which around a third is new. Full and concentrated with white peach, honeysuckle, ripe lemon, hazelnut, buttery notes and crushed stone aromas and flavours. There's a spiralling core of mineral acidity with crushed shell and sea spray,all the way through the long finish. Expertly judged.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Australia
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2024 - 2039info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

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