Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2023
An inviting Chardonnay, with aromas of bright grapefruit and a hint of savoury spice. Flavours of nectarine, lemon oil, cashew and fennel-like finish preen on the palate. The texture is creamy, with lifted acidity.
The Kooyong vineyards are located on the Mornington Peninsula at Tuerong, on Miocene sedimentary soils. The grapes for this wine are sourced from their Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards.
The fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed directly into a mixture of French oak barriques and puncheons (nine percent of which were new), where fermentation commenced spontaneously with ambient yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on lees for nine months. The wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration.
| RRP | £28.25 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Grapes | Chardonnay 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 1.1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Kooyong Vineyard forms part of the Gjergja family estate, along with Port Philip Estate and is planted to 40 hectares of vines on well-drained, low-vigour sedimentary clay loams, about 50 miles south of Melbourne. The head winemaker Glen Hayley stepped down after the 2022 vintage, with Tim Perrin taking the lead from 2023. The rolling hillsides and varying aspects of the region create countless microclimates, perfectly suited to Burgundian grape varieties. The moderating effect of the ocean surrounding the peninsula contributes towards a cooler climate and ample rainfall, which ensures freshness, vibrancy and elegance in the wines.
