2018 Orange Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

The 2018 BLACK “Barrel Fermented” Chardonnay sources fruit from the Wandoo Vineyard near Orange NSW.  Winemaker Robert Black, fermented the juice using light solids and natural yeast to create palate texture and build fruit concentration. The oak used were 225L new French Oak tight grain Barriques (50%) and 1yo (50%). Supplied by Tonnelleries Damy and Tremeaux, the oak is well suited to cool climate Chardonnay. Adding structure and balance, the oak improves bottle age and longeveity. Will drink well over the next 10 years.

Alc: 12.0%

pH: 3.29

TA: 6.0 g/L

RS: 2.1 g/L