Varney Wines Chardonnay 2022 [JH 92]

92 Points - Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion. 240 dozen made.

Naturally fermented with wild yeast in seasoned French barriques with frequent lees stirring, sourced from two distinguished vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. The style is modern, with restrained oak supporting fresh, vibrant fruit, leading to a long acid driven finish. 

• THE VINEYARD

  Sourced from two distinguished vineyards in the Adelaide Hills; Echunga and Macclesfield. Specific parcels were harvested over a three week period. Some early batches harvested with high natural acidity to lend the finished blend vibrancy and length. 

• WINEMAKING

  All fruit was hand-picked, cold pressed, wild yeast fermented at cool temperature in Burgundy coopered barriques and kept separate until blending. A small portion of whole bunch carbonic ferment was used in the final blend to add texture, mouthfeel, and an added layer of fruit lift. Matured in barrel for 6 months with frequent lees stirring prior to blending and bottling. Acidity: 7.1 g/l | pH: 3.28. 100% Chardonnay.