Pitchfork Chardonnay, 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia

A fresh, unoaked Chardonnay offering incredible value for money. A world away from the over-oaked, buttery fruit-bombs of 15 years ago!

Tasting Notes:

Light yet creamy with tropical flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus, leading to a long and satisfying finish.

Specification

Vinification Heavy rain in the Riverina just before vintage affected some of the earlier varieties, with sugar levels a little lower than expected for the Chardonnay. The fruit was picked in the first weeks of February and immediately crushed, destemmed, and chilled to drainer and screw-press to minimise juice contact with the red coloured skins of the grape. The juice is then fermented at temperatures of 14° – 16°C using a carefully selected yeast to optimise varietal expression. Finally, the wine is blended and filtered for bottling as soon as possible to retain freshness and crisp fruit flavours.

ABV 13%

Size 75cl

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Country Australia

Region South Eastern Australia

Type White Wine

Grapes Chardonnay

Vintage 2021

Style Dry

Body Soft, fruity and aromatic

Producer Berton Vineyards

Producer Overview Berton Vineyards was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a subregion of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills - except for the Chardonnay block which is anything but gentle. Bob and Cherie set about planting the first Berton Vineyard cuttings that spring - ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay - without any permanent water - it wasn't until the following year, in 1998 when the dam filled that the vines got a decent drink. It was due to these conditions and the seemingly hydrophobic podsolic soils that the vines struggled to become established. Read more online.

Closure Type Screw Cap

Food Matches This wine is best enjoyed chilled and served with chicken dishes.