Cannibal Creek Chardonnay 2005

Description

Creamed honey and rich melon aromas combine with yeasty characters on the nose. There is cleansing acidity on the palate and firm structure enhanced by the use of French oak barriques.13.5 alc/vol. 8 std drinks. Diam Closure.

Wine Making

• Barrel fermented in new and older oak aiming at the a minimum of 30% new wood. We carefully monitor malolactic fermentation to achieve the right balance and we control the temperature of ferments in the barrels, below 23 deg C at all times.
• Minimal handling is important and we try to only handle the wine when really necessarily so we retain fruit freshness and a clean palate.

Harvest Details

• Date 7/04/05
• 13.2 baume
• pH 3.35
• TA 8.1g/lt

Reviews

• "Wine quality is outstanding with some of the best chardonnay ...in the region"
  Ralph Kyte-Powell, Wine Regions of Victoria 09
• “...balances winemaking craft with good chardonnay fruit very well. It has melon, peach and cashew aromas touched by creamy lees influence and a hint of burnt match. Smooth in the mouth, it retains intensity and real richness of flavour without sacrificing freshness and zip." 94/100 
  The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007
  Ralph Kyte-Powell and Huon Hooke
• "Elegant, creamy melon and fig; very good barrel ferment inputs; supple, smooth mouthfeel; good balance." 93/100 
  James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2006
• “…is very good…rich, creamy, buttery and multilayered, it’s one for lovers of big hedonistic chardonnays.”
  Max Allen Weekend Australian Sept 05

Medals

• GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  Federation Square Regional Wine Awards 2009
• Finalist
  Federation Square ‘wine of the year’ Annual Awards 2009
• Winner
  Gippsland Wine Show 2008 and 2009

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Cannibal Creek Chardonnay 2005