Grey Label Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018 Cork
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018 Cork
Wolf Blass
Grey Label Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018 Cork
Overview
Overview
Grey Label Chardonnay was sourced from selected vineyards in the more elevated regions of the Adelaide Hills, around Piccadilly and Lenswood. The cool, high-altitude climate benefits from occasional fog and cloud cover which, together with long bursts of gentle sunshine, allow for long, slow ripening and full flavour development, while retaining high natural acidity and low pH. Diversity in vineyard altitudes and soils has ultimately resulted in a true reflection of the region’s terroir – an elegant and complex wine with a purity of fruit and refined flavours. Chardonnay was predominantly hand picked, and was 100% fermented in French oak. 100% malolactic fermentation and 8 months maturation with lees stirring every 2-3 weeks provided complexity and oxidative protection.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2029 |
| Winemaker | The Wolf Blass Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Silver | 2019 Melbourne Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Salad
Veg
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Lively and fresh with bright grapefruit aromas supported by fine, toasted sesame notes and nougat, lifted by wet stone mineral flint.
Flavours and Palate
Delicate yet powerful. A core of bright grapefruit and white nectarine provides succulent flavour, complemented by subtle phenolic texture and a fine long acid line. Well integrated French oak gives complexity to the fruit core while the fine flinty edge adds another layer of interest and speaks of the provenance of this cool climate region.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Good spring rainfall filled soil profiles and encouraged even budburst and the establishment of healthy canopies. Perfect November weather during flowering delivered good set and even development of bunches. Ripening conditions were cool to mild without any heat spikes, allowing for slow even development of flavours with bright acid retention.