2022 Ocean Eight Verve Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

Cool climate freshness & tension highlighted by the citrus spectrum fruit and acidity. The lightest of touches is shown in the texture of the wine to highlight the variety. The Verve Chardonnay is lean but balanced with plenty of zip right through the whole palate.

The new Verve shows distinctive grapefruit & lemon on the nose alongside some mineral components. The palate almost gives you the illusion of richness due to the intensity of the fruit, then the crisp, dry finish kicks and lingers in an extended aftertaste. It drinks beautifully in its youth, as a fresh & vibrant Chardonnay. With Age this wine will develop further toffee and honey flavours. Drink for 10yrs+ Some great foods to match would be the freshest of crayfish, something rich like kingfish, and/or our local favourite, Flounder.- Ocean Eight Wines

Ocean Eight Verve Chardonnay is inspired by the wines of Chablis, and having tasted this wine recently Chablis influence is clearly evident on this striking Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay. Interestingly the grapes for this wine are the earliest picked on the Mornington Peninsula. The vineyard is one of the most northerly on the Mornington Peninsula landmass. It is ideally located for the growing and ripening of the Verve style.

Over the years the style of the Verve Chardonnay has been honed and it is now firmly entrenched as one of Australia’s most distinctive and distinguished examples of the greatest white wine grape variety. The fruit for this vintage was picked 1 week earlier than any other vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula & only old barrels are used for vinification to highlight the vibrancy of the fruit. 13.5% Alcohol