This is a complex and lively wine showing nectarine and grapefruit aromas rounded out by creamy notes and nutty oak. The palate is fresh with a mineral edge of white peach and grapefruit making way to a savoury mid palate and cashew nut oak finish. There is tremendous drive and structure with this wine which will reward cellaring over the next 6 to 8 years.
Based on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, Scotchmans Hill have long been considered one of Australia's leading makers of Chardonnay. It all started in 1986. Today 600 tonnes are processed for the Scotchmans Hill wines, as well as contract winemaking for a number of local clients. Chief winemaker Robin Brockett began his career at Scotchmans in 1988. 30 years on, Robin has been instrumental in the development of the vineyards and winemaking style of Scotchmans Hill. He was integral in establishing it as the leading winery of the Bellarine Peninsula, and one rated among