Shannon Vineyards Oscar Browne Chardonnay 2021 750ml

A range of flavours are expressed from vibrant floral, saline, citrus/tangerine and white peach with a riverstone mineral edge. Each clone is vinified and matured separately to enhance its individuality, before combining in the final blend.

Picked twice during harvest - earlier and later picks to maximise the flavour spectrum that the vineyards could offer.

Matured in barriques (228L) for approximately 11 months using a blend of 3 Burgundian cooperages. The oak used is of a tighter grain and medium toasted to complete its malolactic fermentation and maturation in oak barriques. New oak - 23%, 2nd fill - 50% and 3rd fill - 27%.

The Chardonnay bunches are chilled to 3°C over night before being tipped on a conveyor where the bunches are then hand sorted, for whole bunch pressing. After pressing, the settled juice is then racked into barrel for natural fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel but no lees stirring.

Pair with rich fish dishes, poultry, pork and vegetarian dishes.

95 points: The Wine Magazine
93 points: Tim Atkins MW
94 points: Platter's Wine Guide

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