2021 Printhie Mountain Range Chardonnay, Orange

This is not a big style of chardonnay. Having said that there are some generous, ripe fruit flavours and the subtle influence of oak and other winemaking techniques. A lactic mid-palate adds texture, lively natural acidity maintains freshness. It’s the style of chardonnay to win back those drinkers that got tired of big, rich, oaky chardonnays.

Part barrel-, part tank- fermented; part wild yeast, part cultured yeast; partial mlf; fine lees and stirring. It’s a very complex and attractive wine, it’s fruit running from grapefruit to stone fruit, the oak balanced, the length admirable