Rising - One Acre Chardonnay 2021 750ml

"A snapshot of one of our favorite blocks at Rising Vineyard from the 2021 season. A zesty and mineral wine with concentration, tension, and power.

This Chardonnay comes exclusively from Birdwood block, comprised of 30-year-old vines grown on a steep, south-facing slope at Rising. We hand-picked this block twice in 2021, on the 3rd March and again on the 10th of March; this wine is a blend of the best barrels across those two picks. Planted in 1993 to P58 clone, these vines remain on own roots. The hallmarks of this block are wines with a concentrated mid-palate and an intense mineral drive.

Aromas of fresh herbs and pink grapefruit give an immediate impression of the zesty, mouth-watering palate to come, with hints of freshly baked bread and toasty brioche indicative of time in oak. The palate has an intense mineral drive of wet rock and sea-spray. Considered use of quality oak adds further complexity to the structure and mouthfeel , and contributes a subtle apple pie character providing balance to this steely chardonnay. A concentrated mid-palate with tension, fruit-drive and power." -Rising

Style / Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml