Moonambel, Pyrenees, Western Victoria. Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) from Taltarni Estate. Going back to our roots here, as this was one of the 1st wines we produced in 2017.
The vineyards are planted on gentle slopes in a valley with an oxidised clay surface, well drained intermediate sandy loam over a clay base, with quartz interspersed.
Driven by citrus fruits and a waxy mouth coating texture that offers a wonderful and refreshing beverage.
The Sav Blanc and Chardonnay were picked and fermented separately. The grapes for both were whole bunch pressed and fermented in a mixture of French oak and in tank. Remaining in these vessels, maturing ‘on lees’ for 9 months. Racked off lees and blended in December, allowed to settle and bottled in January. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, with no other additives other than a small amount of Sulphur Dioxide before ferment and before bottling. – Dilworth & Allain