2023 Oakdene Liz's Chardonnay

Appearance
Very pale straw.

Bouquet
Complex bouquet, with notes of green apple, white peach, and citrus rind with barrel ferment characters.

Palate
Bright and lifted, with a fine core of white stone fruit and citrus. Lemon rind, oatmeal and taut acidity driving the palate, with French oak and pithy notes contributing texture, balance and length.

Fermentation
Hand harvested Chardonnay was pressed and transferred to barrel for fermentation using wild yeast. Post ferment lees stirring was conducted on a fortnightly basis. The wine underwent partial (10%) malolactic fermentation, and was matured in French oak barriques (30% new) for 11 months prior to bottling in February 2024.

Conclusion
Enjoy now with food or cellar for 4 to 8 years.