2014 Derwent Calcaire Chardonnay, Southern Tasmania
A$68.25
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DERCALCH14
From the Derwent Estate website: https://derwentestate.com.au
This wine is our attempt at conveying to you the impact of our high subsoil calcium levels. We believe that the physiological ripeness of the grapes develops more harmoniously and earlier in the ripening cycle. Of particular note in this wine is the flavour and structure of the acid.
Spend time and enjoy each glass as it opens. Some key features to look for are a focused fruit profile, the unique acid line, wild yeast, ultra-fine solids, integrated oak, multiple strain malolactic impact, touches of autolysis. A style that evolves and grows with bottle age.
Grown on a north -facing bank of the Derwent River this 22-year-old cool-climate vineyard is widely recognised for producing some of the best chardonnay fruit in Australia including supplying grapes for Penfolds Yattarna 10 years in a row. The soils are permeable loams over Permian Lime originating from a 250-280M year old seabed. The vines are meticulously hand tended and yields are reduced by 50% to one bunch per shoot.
Clones: I10V1, I10V5 and Penfolds.
Huon Hooke Review:
Light yellow; a reserved wine with a shy spicy aromas, showing notes of funky sulfides, while the palate is very restrained, with delicacy and refinement. It tastes like a subtle, low-alcohol wine which should age well and fill out with more time. Chalky aroma and chalky texture. Fine, tight and long: a superb chardonnay. (12.8% alc.) Trophy, Tasmanian Wine Show 2016. 11/1/2016
Drink 2016 to 2026
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Southern Tasmania |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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