Deriving its name from Victoria’s picturesque Jaluka forest, Jaluka chardonnay is a bright, modern expression of Chardonnay from the Henty region in south-west Victoria.
Jaluka Chardonnay harnesses the unique characteristics and cool maritime climate of Henty and incorporates parcels of fruit from Seppelt’s prized Drumborg vineyard which was established in 1964. The 2021 Jaluka features lively citrus and stone fruit characters with a creamy texture balanced by well-integrated French oak to produce a complex, refined Chardonnay.
Varietal | Chardonnay |
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Vintage | 2021 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Henty |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 13% |
Peak Drinking | Now - 2026 |
Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Silver | 2022 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards |
Bronze | 2022 Hobart Wine Show |
Henty is one of the coolest wine regions of Australia but is protected by a maritime influence. Famed for being the home of cool climate viticulture and the iconic Drumborg vineyard, Henty is renowned for its Rieslings, Chardonnays and Sparklings.
A dry late winter with very wet conditions during October and November. The summer growing season was mild with a cool and relatively dry harvest period. These conditions resulted in below average yields but an excellent quality vintage for Henty in 2021.
Growing up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Clare has had a long-held interest in the world of wine. Completing a Bachelor of Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Clare worked for many wineries and vineyards back in Mornington and overseas in Germany before joining Wolf Blass in 2007 as a vintage winemaker. Over the next 13 years, Clare has honed her skillset, crafting wines across varieties in both red and white wine production, while also participating in extensive wine judging. Most recently, Clare has been instrumental in crafting premium Chardonnay, a variety she greatly enjoys.