The 2020 Barrel Aged Chardonnay is a rich and layered expression of ripe fruit and elegant oak influence. With notes of baked apple, pear, and vanilla, its creamy texture and toasty spice create a beautifully complex and well-rounded sip.
A rich and golden hue, reflecting its depth and complexity. On the nose, a complex bouquet of fruit and oak-derived nuances. Aromas of ripe pear and baked apple, intertwined with notes of vanilla bean, toasted oak, and a touch of butterscotch. Fruit flavours from the nose evolve on the palate, with pear and apple being joined by a delicate touch of citrus and a subtle creaminess. The oak aging adds layers of vanilla and toasty spice, contributing to the wine's depth.
A portion of the juice underwent fermentation in oak barrels. This technique added complexity and texture to the wine, enhancing its overall richness. The wine was aged in oak barrels for an extended period. This allowed the wine to develop nuanced flavours from the wood, such as vanilla, toasty notes, and a subtle hint of butterscotch.