Dexter Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay
Hand picked fruit is gently whole bunch pressed into a tank and settled overnight. It is then transferred into French oak barriques (20% New,
80% second, third and fourth use) and inoculated with a neutral yeast. Fermentation is relatively vigorous and complete within two weeks.
From May until spring the barrels are stirred every two weeks until MLF
is complete. The wine is left on lees until bottling with filtration in February,
10 months after harvest.
Nose
Aromas of lemon, white peach, nectarine and pear combine with spicy oak.
Palate
Similar to the 2008 in its elegance and fineness despite the difficult 2009 vintage. Subtle flavours reflective of the aromas – particularly lemon, pear
and elegant oak. The wine has a soft middle palate with good length and a clean finish.