2020 was a crazy season in Margaret River, and by extension, Western Australia, although there was wide variation. In Margaret River, it was warm and very early, with tiny yields. Overall, the quality has been excellent, although the wines certainly show the warmth of the season in their ripe, voluptuous fruit profiles. This 2020 Chardonnay is precisely that; the warmth of the season coupled with the malolactic fermentation (undergone on the Dijon clone components) means this is creamy, nutty and rich—even verging on broad through the finish. This is a combination of seven vineyard blocks, utilizing clones 95, 96, 76 and Gingin, all fermented wild in French oak (36% new). Some parcels (Dijon clones) underwent malolactic fermentation to mitigate the acidity. The wine matured for nine months in barrique, with regular batonnage. This is looking more tropical and developed since the last time it was tasted, hinting that perhaps it may be even shorter lived than originally thought. Pleasure for now is key.
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