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Clay Ferment Chardonnay
2021 Chardonnay
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Wine Details
- Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Vintage 2021
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13%
- PH
3.23
- Standard Drinks 7.7
- Acidity
5.9g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date
OCTOBER 2021
- Harvest Date
February - April, 2021
- Background
Single Vineyard
- Vintage Notes
2021 was a terrific vintage for both vineyard quality and quantity. We had a wet spring followed by a healthy amount of sunshine and some well-timed rain in January, leading to large green healthy canopies. The overall temperature during the growing season was lower than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration of flavours and natural acidity.
- Vineyard Notes
Tarraford, Sexton, Gruyere Farm, Applejack & Wombat Creek Vineyards
- Winemaking
A selected parcel of fruit from each of our five single vineyard sites was whole bunch pressed straight to 675 Litre open top Clay “Egg” vessels. After fermentation, the lids were sealed with clay and allowed to settle for 6 months. The wine was then racked to tank and bottled. No fining, no filtration.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Now - six years
Wine Details
- Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Vintage 2021
- Type White Wine
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13%
- PH
3.23
- Standard Drinks 7.7
- Acidity
5.9g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date
OCTOBER 2021
- Harvest Date
February - April, 2021
- Background
Single Vineyard
- Vintage Notes
2021 was a terrific vintage for both vineyard quality and quantity. We had a wet spring followed by a healthy amount of sunshine and some well-timed rain in January, leading to large green healthy canopies. The overall temperature during the growing season was lower than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration of flavours and natural acidity.
- Vineyard Notes
Tarraford, Sexton, Gruyere Farm, Applejack & Wombat Creek Vineyards
- Winemaking
A selected parcel of fruit from each of our five single vineyard sites was whole bunch pressed straight to 675 Litre open top Clay “Egg” vessels. After fermentation, the lids were sealed with clay and allowed to settle for 6 months. The wine was then racked to tank and bottled. No fining, no filtration.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Now - six years
Kind Words & Accolades
![Shanteh Wale - Winepilot, 95 points, April 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wine-Pilot-Logo_BlackYellow_NewBottle.png)
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![Shanteh Wale - Wine Pilot, 98 points, August 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wine-Pilot-Logo_BlackYellow_NewBottle.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, April 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)
![Shanteh Wale - Wine Companion, 97 points, August 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wine-Pilot-Logo_BlackYellow_NewBottle.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 98 points - Pinot Noir of the year, August 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)
![Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 2024](https://www.giantstepswine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Halliday-logo-1.png)