2023 Waverley Vineyard Chardonnay

Waverley is situated just to the east of Launceston, with a little bit of elevation, it is more influenced by the surrounding mountains, rather than the Tamar River. This vineyard was planted in 2005, and we have farmed out ourselves since 2015. At the time, the owner had stepped away, and the vineyard was derelict. Naively, I went and knocked on the door of the owner, convincing him to let me take it on. Five years later I was still sorting it out, and producing very light crops, but always great quality. 

A super small parcel from a site that seems to ripen chardonnay almost at a standstill. This is our last parcel each year. Whole bunch pressed, sent directly to a mix of French puncheons & barrique for wild ferment. Some portions are allowed to proceed through MLF, and the wine sees around 11 months on full lees in barrel, before transfer to tank to rest for another 4 months.