16 Stops Chardonnay 2024
Pale yellow in colour. On the nose, there are aromas of citrus and stone fruit with white floral aromas. The palate is dominated by white peach and nectarine with hints of spice adding to the complexity of the wine. It is crisp and elegant with a lovely texture and long finish.
The grapes for this Chardonnay were sourced from the Riverland region along the Murray River in South Australia. This particular region has two main soil types: sandy loams over clay subsoils along the river valley and at a higher altitude, sandy soils over limestone and clay layers. All of the vineyards use modern trellis systems and are fully irrigated.
The fruit was machine harvested and taken to the winery in the cool of the night, where it was fermented in stainless steel tanks. No oak was used at any stage to retain the fresh fruit character in the final wine. Neutral and varietal-enhancing yeasts were used with a cool, steady fermentation to retain aromatic character. The wine spent three months on lees prior to filtering and bottling.
