2019 Eagles Rest 'Maluna' Chardonnay
Our selection of barrels from the 2019 vintage. It's a versatile wine that balances lees richness and texture with racy acidity and minerals. White blossom and zesty grapefruit on the nose. The palate is taut and fresh with apricot pith, nougat and white peach. Notes of goats cheese and brioche underlay the fruit and linger on the finish.
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Analysis
| Blocks | 70% Orange Tree Hill, 30% Flat Block |
| Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone, sandy loam overlaying yellow clay |
| Elevation | 180m - 220m |
| Aspect | Steep north facing slope, slight north facing slope |
| Harvest | Hand picked |
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Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
| Maturation | 8 months French oak |
| Use of oak | 30% 2nd use puncheons, 70% seasoned barriques |
| Malolactic | Partial, natural |
| Blending | 70% Orange Tree Hill, 30% Flat Block |
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Vineyard
| Blocks | 70% Orange Tree Hill, 30% Flat Block |
| Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone, sandy loam overlaying yellow clay |
| Elevation | 180m - 220m |
| Aspect | Steep north facing slope, slight north facing slope |
| Harvest | Hand picked |
Winery
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Processing |
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Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
| Maturation | 8 months French oak |
| Use of oak | 30% 2nd use puncheons, 70% seasoned barriques |
| Malolactic | Partial, natural |
| Blending | 70% Orange Tree Hill, 30% Flat Block |
Analysis
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