Shadowfax Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2022
$38.99
SPECIAL BUY 6 or more. Gorgeous cool climate Chardonnay.
Description
Shadowfax located 30 minutes from Melbourne was established in 1998. Winemaker Alister Timms has a strong focus on regionality with the majority of fruit sourced and hand-harvested from their vineyards in the Macedon Ranges and Werribee as well as small growers in Geelong. Each and every vineyard has its own distinct characteristics and produces grapes of only the highest quality. They have taken tremendous strides in recent times, with the team refining the range and proving their prowess with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their single-vineyard Chardonnays have taken out Best Chardonnay at the Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition no fewer than five times. Especially noteworthy have been the Little Hampton Vineyard in Macedon’s high-altitude plantings of Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Macedon is the chilliest region of Australia’s mainland, perfectly suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and its location south of the Great Dividing Range produces excellent acid retention in grapes. These are the vibrant future of Australia’s cool-climate wine scene.
About this vintage from the winemaker “A cool spring in the Macedon Ranges set medium size crops. A cool summer and mild autumn led to a long growing season. The 740 meters above sea level elevation site of Little Hampton has extra cool nights, helping to retain natural acidity in the grapes, being picked in the last few weeks of April. Grapes ripened late in the season with full flavour and phenolic ripeness. Fruit was hand picked in small batches in pristine condition.
“Hand harvested fruit was firmly whole bunch pressed to impart some skin contact to release the full flavour profile and impart some phenolic texture. Natural ferment occurred in new (22%) and older French barrels. The wine was left to unwind and age slowly on its ferment lees to add generosity. Every barrel was treated as is own entity, with some allowed to go through natural Malolactic fermentation to add further depth. After 11 months the wine was racked and filtered prior to bottling in March 2023.
“This distinctive Macedon ranges chardonnay bursts from the glass with white florals, lemon curd and nectarine fruit notes complement the wine. Hints of lees derived cream and fresh bagel notes are complexed with smoked bacon and brioche. The perfume is persistent and intriguing, belying the complex and powerful wine beneath.
“Grapefruit zest and tangerine fruits spill immediately onto the palate. These fruit flavours are augmented with wild ferment characters such as choux pastry and barrel spice complexity. The wine walks a tightrope, with sherbet acidity and lime pith falling off the side. The concentrated palate is long and intense yet continually develops through your first, second and third glass. A great example of cold climate Macedon Ranges Chardonnay.”
91 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review “Light, bright yellow colour; fresh green apple, subtle nougat, nashi pear and passionfruit aromas, the palate delicate, fruity, reserved and again appley, with a faint tickle of sweetness, and oak is imperceptible. Clean, crisp, balanced, easy-drinking finish.”
RRP $45 Our Special Price only $38.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
Additional information
Producer | Shadowfax |
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Region or Country | Australia, Macedon Ranges, Victoria |
Variety | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2022 |
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