2022 Patrick of Coonawarra Methode Oakre Chardonnay 750ml

2022 Patrick of Coonawarra Methode Oakre Chardonnay 750mlWelcome to our latest release in the Mthode range. V2022 Mthode Oakre Chardonnay A trial to explore the influence of different types and ages of oak barrels on the resultant wine. The grapes were harvested and quickly pressed into 3 types of oak for fermentation; One new 300L French Hogshead 300L, one old 500L Puncheon and one 225L barrique previously used for Cabernet Sauvignon. The resultant wine is complex, combining biscuit and melon fruit with a

although it lacks a bit of textural richness on the midpalate

lightly crushed and destemmed before fermentation with small quantities of whole bunch fruit

but delicious

and indulge in a sensory experience like no other

Sourced from the sheltered Wallcliffe Vineyard

Amongst his many achievements are the building of the Wynns Gabled winery and the establishment of Coonawarra Fruit Colony John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is made in small quantities from the best available fruit grown on the estate's extensive Cabernet Sauvignon plantings in the heart of the terra rossa soil

Certainly among the greatest ever Giaconda Chardonnays

smoky finish

and forest floor

Overall the season’s temperatures were moderate

it’s the peatiest of the three

spicy aromas and superb chocolaty textures