Wirra Wirra The 12th Man Chardonnay

Details

Aromas of lemon curd and white nectarine with hints of ginger and white florals. Glossy, creamy texture, crispy acidity, flavours of tarte tatin, roasted cashews and spices.

Appellation: Lenswood, Piccadilly

Region: Adelaide, Australia

Vintage: 2023

Style: White

Grapes: Chardonnay

Vinification: Handpicked grapes were whole bunch pressed and the free run juice is filled to French oak barrels for spontaneous, wild fermentation. Upon completion of primary fermentation, all barrels were tasted weekly to monitor the increasing complexity and malolactic activity as lees stirring is introduced. Over eight months in oak, the majority of barrels remain unsulfured on lees; however some were sulphured at various stages through maturation to capture natural acidity and fruit brightness.

Alcohol: 12%

Farming: Biodynamic

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Alaskan king crab and scallop raviolo, with cauliflower and leek.