De Bortoli Sacred Hill Chardonnay 2008 Australia (case of 12)

A fruit driven Chardonnay style with crisp acidity and zesty citrus and stone fruit characters balanced with a subtle oak approach. Great texture and balance.

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White Ready, but will keep Chardonnay Medium Bodied Dry 12.5% NSW, Australia

Ref: CPW034721

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Description:

Appearance
Brilliant straw yellow with hints of green

Bouquet
Lifted stone fruits dominate with background cashew and subtle hints of smart oak

Palate
A generous wine, jam packed with fruit flavour, finishing tight with natural acidity and a lick of chewy French Oak.

Vintage Conditions
The lead up to the 2009 harvest in the Riverina was one of the best on record. Refreshing rains during Spring and mild December temperatures resulted in flavour intensity and superior acid structure. The end of January saw an unprecedented heat wave of 40 degrees plus for 14 days which resulted in delayed ripening - overall the vintage was good to excellent.

Winemaking
Premium fruit was selected for its excellent varietal expression and rich, ripe Chardonnay fruit characters. Clean fermentation in Stainless Steel was combined with fermentation on French Oak to facilitate complexity and palate definition. Chosen parcels were left on yeast lees for up to three months to lend texture and mouth feel.

Cellaring
Excellent drinking upon release and will look smart for two-three years thereafter.

Food Matching:

Try with Pan fried Tuna with Pomegranate Jus. Or if you’re adventurous, Bugs with Burnt Butter Sauce.

Awards:

SILVER
2010 International Chardonnay Challenge
2010 Concours Mondial De Bruxelles2009 Hobart Wine Show, Class 30

BRONZE
2009 Royal Perth Wine Show, Class 03
2009 Rutherglen Wine Show, Class 103
2009 Adelaide Wine Show, Class 01

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