Three Lions, Great Southern Chardonnay

Grapes: Chardonnay
Region: Great Southern Australia
How it's made: The 2021 Chardonnay was machine harvested during the coolest part of the night to preserve the maximum fruit characters of the grapes. After gentle pressing, the juice was transferred on light-medium solids to various fermentation vessels. A portion was fermented in oak and another in stainless steel under controlled temperatures. Post fermentation, the wine received regular lees stirring to add complexity and mouthfeel. The wine was then lightly fined, stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.
Tasting Note: Medium straw yellow in colour, the 2021 carries aromas of ripe stone fruit, including white peach and nectarine, mingled with lifted notes of sweet cashew nut. The palate is fruit-forward and intense, with subtle oak flavours providing a nice textural component to the natural cool climate acid backbone. Minimal malolactic fermentation ensures the wine retains a taughtness and freshness throughout.