2023 Chardonnay

The chardonnay vineyard at Victory Point was planted in 2001 and has never been irrigated.
Approximately one third of the vineyard is planted with the Gin Gin clone and the remaining two thirds evenly spread between the Dijon clones 76, 95, 96 & 277.

Vintage Notes

2023 proved an extended yet very rewarding vintage in the Margaret River Wine Region. Optimal, dry weather conditions paired with the absence of any significant climatic challenges or disease pressure set the scene for a dependable growing season, ideal for gentle, consistent ripening across all varieties.
Chardonnay was hand harvested 22nd & 24th February 2023 at 12.4 Be.

Vinification

The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and briefly settled before going to barrel for 100% wild ferment. Any secondary fermentation was prevented. The wine was then matured on lees for nine months in French oak barriques (35% new) with batonnage used to enhance texture. The 2023 vintage is comprised 58%Gin Gin clone the balance a selection of Dijon clones 16% 95, 14%96 & 12%76.

Alc 13.5%

Tasting Notes

This wine, from the beautiful 2023 Margaret River vintage, has a vibrant green/yellow colour.  Aromas of cashew, pine nut, creamy lemon curd with lightly smoky oak in the background.

A powerful and assertive wine, yellow fruited and rich.  Lemon squash and grapefruit on the palate, a pear skin snap and hint of gold kiwi fruit.  Flinty oak frames the palate, a beautifully balanced wine.  The grape phenolic, oak tannin and acid interplay brings the palate to a close.