2021 Coppabella Crest Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Whole bunch pressed straight to barrel (a combination of barriques and puncheons of which 30% were new oak). The wine had zero malolactic fermentation with some partial battonage. To maintain brightness and purity, and to add complexity, a separate component was fermented in stainless steel and kept on lees for six months.

Bright citrus and grapefruit aromas with hints of flint, matchstick and spicy oak.The palate is vibrant, expressive and seamless. There are complex layers of secondary fruit characters, from zingy grapefruit and white apple to nectarine and toast. The generous palate is in perfect tension with the tight, mineral acidity. This is a complete and harmonious wine.