A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with minerality, richness and freshness to boot! Concentrated lemon-lime citrus on the palate, some biscuity/brioche tertiary complexity on the nose and a saline, mineral, lingering finish.
Terroir Project is a new project of single-vineyard wines showcasing unique terroirs from around New Zealand and Australia. The wines are incredible translations of vineyard site and soil, and for the technically minded among us, the back labels offer all of the following information on each wine too.
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Vineyard: Portia Vineyard
Region: Riverland
Country: Australia
Terroir: Brown loam over sand and clay
Farming: ACO certified organic
Vine age: 19-34 years
Vinification: Whole bunch pressed, wild ferment in stainless steel tank and aged French oak
Filtration: None
Fining: None (vegan)
Sulphites: Minimal added
Alcohol: 13% alc/vol