Tolpuddle Chardonnay
RM398.0
One of Australia most iconic and sought-after white wine, Tolpuddle Chardonnay, from the tiny island state of Tasmania, comes from a single vineyard in Coal River Valley, outside of the village of Richmond; harvested by hand, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed then aged in French oak for nine months.
Quite expressive on the nose, with some lemon peel and quince notes. On the palate, there is some breadth and power, and a sense that this will be a long living wine. The touch of opulence is reined in by the classic Tolpuddle Vineyard seam of acidity, bringing the palate into its customary focused line. The grapes were all hand picked, whole bunch pressed, and fermented in French oak. The wine spent nine months in barrel with gentle stirring as required, then rested in tank on lees. Cellaring Will repay careful cellaring for up to 12 years.
Decanter: 99Pts; Wine Advocate: 98Pts; James Suckling: 97Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 95Pts
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Description
Tolpuddle Vineyard was established in 1988 and it took its name from the Tolpuddle Martyrs: English convicts transported to Tasmania for forming an agricultural union. The leader of the Martyrs, George Loveless, served some of his sentence working on a property near Richmond, part of which is now Tolpuddle Vineyard.
The vineyard is planted with mature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, facing north-east, and sloping gently up from Back Tea Tree Road. The soil is light silica over sandstone and of moderate vigour, ensuring well-balanced vines producing grapes of great flavour and intensity.
In 2006 Tolpuddle Vineyard won the inaugural Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year award, reflecting the performance of this unique and distinguished site. Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW purchased the vineyard in 2011 and are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard recognised as one of Australia’s great single vineyards.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Level | |
| Size | 750ml |
| Brand | Tolpuddle |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay & blends |
| Family | White wine |
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