Delamere Estate Chardonnay Harslevelu small parcels of fruit were

small parcels of fruit were gently fermented in open vessels before being basket-pressed into a curated selection of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 18 months of maturation

citrus and subtle cedar spice

This allows free drainage of the soils and expresses itself as a slightly ferrous mineral type character in the wines

this wine is crafted through a combination of static fermenters and open pots

aged Vermouth is blended with unaged Vermouth in equal parts

Delamere Estate Chardonnay Harslevelu small parcels of fruit wereEvery step in crafting this wine is designed to let the vineyards unique character shine, showcasing the complexity and texture that cool climate Chardonnay can express so beautifully. Almost exclusively (96%) sourced from the oldest block the 1982 planting of Penfolds clone the fruit was hand harvested in the cool of the morning, pressed directly into Burgundian coopered French oak (30% new) and allowed to ferment naturally. Full malolactic