Survivor Chardonnay

Indulge in the beautifully poised barrel-fermented Chardonnay with a complex nose of lime, ripe pear, and a buttery undertone. On the palate, you'll experience a multi-layered explosion of deciduous fruit flavors, quality wood spices, and a crisp Burgundian acid. The grapes were meticulously selected, with preference given to those grown on sandy loam soils and colder sites, which are not irrigated during ripening, forcing the vines to dig deeper for water.

Hand-picked in the cool of the morning, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and cold settling before natural fermentation in 228 and 300 litre French oak barrels. A combination of new and older barrels are used to express the cultivar. The wine then undergoes lees contact for 10 months, with all batches and barrel treatments kept separately for selection purposes. This Chardonnay is a true masterpiece of winemaking, perfectly balancing fruit and wood flavors with a crisp acidity.