Abundant rain fell in the winter of 2016-2017, which is always welcome given the region's increasing frequency of drought.
The vineyards are dry-farmed, resulting in water stress throughout the growing season. Given this farming method, the vines over decades take on an individual character in the vineyard. As one walks the rows, one can see that some are strong, some are weak, and many are just right. This vineyard diversity gives a “core” of energy to the wines.
Harvested in late August and early September, the team picked an average of 1.5 tons of grapes per acre. These low yields are an essential key to the quality: Infertile soils, windswept high mountain sites; and the heritage clone—taken from Burgundy 120 years ago. These all combine to make the Estate Chardonnay sing.
Barrel fermented with complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for ten months in 50% new Burgundy barrels. This barrel regimen gives the wine weight. Apple blossom and honeysuckle aromas are the high notes with enticing mineral flavours forming the basis. The lengthy finish bodes well for a long evolution.
Boccaccio Cellars offers real time shipping rates at checkout. These are heavily subsidised rates directly from Australia Post and will vary depending on your postcode.
Unfortunately, due to the ever increasing costs of postage we are unable to offer free shipping any longer. Postal increases have seen the average box of wine range from $30-$60, which can represent up to 500% of the cost of the average bottle of wine.
Your postal costs are calculated on the following factors:
- Where in Australia you are shipping to (Where rural postcodes obviously attract a higher charge)
- What in Australia you are shipping (Beer and water for example, are calculated in real time without any additional subsidy. This is because the margins for these products are minimal). Dry goods attract a discounted flat fee of $12 per carton (Calculated by gross weight).
Pickups on all items are encouraged.
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