2011 Pitchfork Chardonnay
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Growing Region: | Margaret River 100% |
| Grape Varieties: | Chardonnay 100% |
Vintage
The 2011 vintage in Margaret River, was one of the driest and warmest summers on record. It will be remembered as a very successful, very early and very clean vintage with no disease pressure. The result of this fine vintage was excellent fruit across all varieties. The earlier varieties such as Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc were bright and expressive. In contrast to the rest of Australia the wines will be of the highest quality and will further enhance the reputation of this region. Sauvignon Blanc showed lovely tropical aromatics with Semillon being typically grassy and fresh.
Michael Kerrigan, winemaker.
Winemaking
The wine is unwooded, with fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks and then bottled at an early age. A low temperature, protective regime was adopted during its production, thereby preserving the finer fruit characters.
Colour
Brilliant appearance, pale straw with green hues.
Nose
Fermentation in stainless steel tank allows the full expression of Chardonnay fruit aroma without the influence of oak or lees resulting in a bright, clean tropical fruit bouquet.
Palate
The palate is rich with tropical fruits, clean zippy acidity balances the sweet fruit character resulting in a bright fresh flavoursome palate. When good quality Chardonnay is used unwooded Chardonnay takes on a whole new level of depth and intensity..
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