A. Rodda 'Smiths Vineyard' Chardonnay

Offered by A. Rodda Wines

The Smiths Vineyard was planted in 1978 at an elevation of 550 metres above sea level at the cross-over between the two soil types that define the Beechworth region; the shaley red Ordovician soil and the granitic soil.
 
The vineyard has a gentle easterly aspect with the back half of the block more south facing. Grapes were hand picked and pressed to 500 litre French oak puncheons (36% first use) without clarification or racking for non-temperature controlled fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was not encouraged so as to preserve freshness and natural acidity. The wine was rested on it lees for 10 months prior to bottling.
 
2018 harvest date: 24-25th February
Bottled: 31th January 2019
 
Tasting Notes
Intense aromas of citrus pith and ripe white stone fruit are complexed with burnt match and toast. The combination of lees, natural acidity and phenolics create a mouthfeel that is full and creamy yet long and savoury.
 
$45 / 750ml
 
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