Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay 2020

Description

Howard Park, one of Western Australia’s pioneering wine families with a 30 year history and two generations of tireless work of the Burch family, they specialise in the state’s premier grape-growing regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. They are also part of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW), an exciting collective of 12 multi-generational family-owned wine producers.

Winemaker Janice McDonald and the family are still celebrating after winning Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the Year for 2018. Peter Forrestal, of Gourmet Traveller said  “Janice McDonald is an astounding winemaker: demanding of herself and others; rigorous; painstaking in her attention to detail.”

Margaret River is Australia’s most spectacular wine region with breathtaking coastline, Karri forests and maritime climate perfectly suited to premium grape growing.  100% estate grown fruit Howard Park makes beautiful wines with depth of fruit, balance and structure that overdeliver across the board.

Drawing upon traditional winemaking methods, the Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay is crafted using fine grain French oak to create a layered, flavoursome and complex wine. A critical selection process of the highest quality grapes is used and all of the individual vineyards that contribute to Miamup Chardonnay are vinified separately. Each location adds to the complexity of the wine due to the soils, aspects, clones and microclimates unique to the respective sites.

Sourced from the southern reaches of the Margaret River region to capture regional, varietal character and maintain fine natural acidity. A mixture of clones including Gin Gin, American and French are available to select from across their sites.

This is brand new vintage 2020  … very low yields excellent quality but not alot to go around…

“Redolent in heaven-sent aromas of fresh and fabulous citrus, melon, peach and pear fruit notes that define Margaret River Chardonnay. These primary aromas are subtly highlighted with nutmeal, minerals , caramel and vanilla pod spice, to add complexity and anticipation. The palate exudes fleshy primary fruit, laced with nutmeal, lemon butter and brioche .A fine, chalk like texture, bright acidity and subtle use of oak gives length, dimension and structure to the wine.” Winemaker Janice MacDonald.  13% alc.

92 points, Amanda Yallop, The Real Review “Pale lemon-yellow colour, intense citrus and mineral-driven notes. Modest body with juicy acidity, flavours of apple, white peach and saline. Dry, savoury, grippy finish.”

RRP $32  **Our Special Price only $24.50 when you buy 6 of this wine*