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Tolpuddle Chardonnay

RM380.00
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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.   It’s at once full and concentrated but is reined in by a tight framework of acidity, coiling on rails of minerality before powering across the palate. Tension and detail on point, light textural phenolic elements give it a sleek and silken mouthfeel. The fruit tones of white peach, nectarine and citrus are cloaked in soft spice, white floral tones, struck match, almond paste and crushed stone and the wine displays a stony elegance and seriousness on the long finish. If we were to talk in hushed tones about what would constitute a Tasmanian Grand Cru chardonnay, the Tolpuddle would be the front-runner.   Australian Wine Companion: 98Pts; Wine Advocate: 97Pts; James Suckling: 96Pts Very small allocation available

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90 Points & Above, Austalia, Australia, Australia wine, Australian Wine, Chardonnay, Cult wine, Premium Australian wines, Shaw + Smith, Single vineyard, Tasmania, Tasmania wine, Tolpuddle, white, white wine,
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Full-bodied

Oaky

Butter

Floral

Citrus

Weight:

750ml

Alcohol Level:

Size:

750ml

Brand:

Tolpuddle

Country:

Australia

Family:

White wine

Grape Variety:

Vintage:

2022

Region Information:

Tasmania

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.

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