2015 Eagles Rest 'Maluna' Chardonnay
Crafted from the winemakers selection of fruit on the Maluna vineyard. While all blocks are considered, the inexplicably consistent Orange Tree Hill usually takes center stage. Like our other 2015 Chardonnay, this wine is cool climate in style. Carefully integrated oak has added complexity without detracting from the blocks fruit purity and power. Drinking beautifully now, but still with many years ahead of it.
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Winery
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Analysis
Blocks | Orange Tree Hill |
Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone |
Elevation | 220m |
Aspect | Steep north facing slope |
Harvest | Hand picked 21/01/15 |
Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
Maturation | 11 months french oak |
Use of oak | 20% new, 20% large format |
Malolactic | Partial, natural |
Blending | 100% Orange Tree Hill |
Alc % | 12.7% |
TA g/L | 5.6 |
pH | 3.30 |
Baume | 11.9 |
Vineyard
Blocks | Orange Tree Hill |
Soil | Red volcanic clay overlaying limestone |
Elevation | 220m |
Aspect | Steep north facing slope |
Harvest | Hand picked 21/01/15 |
Winery
Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
Maturation | 11 months french oak |
Use of oak | 20% new, 20% large format |
Malolactic | Partial, natural |
Blending | 100% Orange Tree Hill |
Analysis
Alc % | 12.7% |
TA g/L | 5.6 |
pH | 3.30 |
Baume | 11.9 |