Description
Ashbrook Estate is one of the oldest established wineries in the Margaret River region located in the heart of Wilyabrup. Truly family owned and operated since 1975, all wines are handpicked and crafted from only Estate grown fruit. All processing, winemaking, bottling and packaging are done on site using the Estate’s own private facilities. 2017 sees Ashbrook Estate complete its 39th Vintage, one of only 5 Margaret River wineries to do so! James Halliday says: “This estate is one of the quietest and highest achievers in Australia, maintaining excellent viticulture and fastidious winemaking.”
From the winemaker: “Our five blocks of mature Chardonnay vines were harvested over three mornings to capture the optimal flavour profiles of each block. All fruit was hand-picked in the cool of dawn, immediately destemmed and pressed and the juice settled in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. As is our tradition, half the Chardonnay underwent primary fermentation in brand new premium French oak barriques and the remaining half in stainless steel. Both portions were matured on undisturbed lees for eight months. MLF and battonage were avoided to retain the primary fruit flavours and freshness crucial to our style of Chardonnay. After blending, filtration and bottling the wine was further matured for 12 months in our underground, climate-controlled cellar. Upon release, it’s a bright and complex fusion of ripe stone, citrus and tropical fruits laced with elegant French oak spice and fine, long acidity. Delightfully flavoursome in its youth but with superb cellaring potential.”
Margaret River consistently produces Australia’s best Chardonnays – New Vintage just arrived!
Review for 2020: 92 Points, The Real Review, 8 January 2022 “Aromas of white peach, cream, nougat and white flowers. Full-flavoured and rich on the palate, there’s plenty of white stone fruit and grapefruit, all backed up with some nutty, spicy oak and lively acidity. Plenty of punchy flavour and decent value here.”
RRP $43 Our Special Price when you buy 6 or more $33.99
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