HICKSON Chardonnay
2024 Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Bursting with flavour, rich citrus fruit, creamy texture with bright searing natural acidity giving it great length.
Description
From the Hickson Vineyard planted by the Hickson family in 1982. One of a sprinkling of vineyards preluding the rise of the Mornington Peninsula. A heritage site lovingly restored in 2013 by Kerri Greens. Organically farmed, the Hickson site is managed without herbicide, systemic fungicides or insecticides. Organic fertiliser and annual cover crops provide nutrition and soil structure. Irrigation has not been used on this vineyard for at least 10 years.
2024 Hickson Chardonnay Lower yields but quality, powerful fruits with lots of flavour and acidity.
Whole bunch pressed, wild yeast, fermented in oak barrel. Sat in large barrel and on solid lees for 12 months, 20% new oak.
Bursting with flavour, rich citrus fruit, creamy texture with bright searing natural acidity giving it great length.
Details
- RegionMornington Peninsula, Victoria
- Vintage2024
- TypeWhite Wine
- VarietyChardonnay
- Organic Wine✔
- Volume750ml
- ClosureScrewCap