2024 TRIBUTE ‘Lady Pamela’ Chardonnay

THE WINE

Bright in the glass, pale gold colour with green hue.  Gorgeous lifted white floral perfume, ripe yellow nectarine, freshly baked croissant, and macadamia nut.  The palate is layered with stone and citrus fruits.  A mouthwatering acidity is tamed by creamy winemaking elements, rounding the palate.  Savoury oak elements provide an underlying structure to the sweetness and intensity of the fruit.  The wine has great presence and persistence.

THE VINTAGE

A relatively mild growing season with average temperatures supporting slow, even ripening. An early February vintage start with warm conditions allowing for a short sharp picking window. The grapes have shown an excellent balance and are set to produce wines with vibrant fruit character of high quality, with potential for aging and development.

VITICULTURE + WINE MAKING

Fruit was selected from our premium blocks, having a combination of Gin Gin and Mendoza clone Chardonnay.  Pressed upon arrival, cloudy was juice settled overnight before racking to French oak puncheons, made up of 30% new, with the balance being second and third fill. Natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation ensued, initial lees stirring for 6 weeks, followed by a 9 month maturation on yeast lees prior to racking to blend.

FOOD MATCH

Tasmanian scallops atop a cauliflower puree, drizzled with a baby caper and lemon butter sauce

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.5%

TA: 6.5

pH: 3.34

Cellaring: Now - 2030