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B & J Morey Sorrenberg Chardonnay 2016
Victoria, AustraliaSorrenberg is a 2.5 hectare vineyard on the outskirts of Beechworth, owned by Barry and Jan Morey. Vines were planted in 1985 on the cool site's granitic soils, and the farm has been Demeter certified biodynamic since 2008. Though they've only been farming on this site for 20+ years, the family has a tradition of winemaking that stretches back over 500 years to the Mosel River in Germany. This is French barrel fermented, 25-30 percent of which in new wood, and undergoes full MLF. After ten months on lees with weekly battonage, this rested eight more months in barrel undisturbed before minimal filtration and bottling. The wood is certainly highly present, though it's in a youthful, comforting, well-integrated way. Very concentrated, with spiced layers of nougat, cream, green apple, lemon curd, fresh hazelnuts, this is a big, structural and generous white that holds its freshness through a lingering spiced sumac finish. Best experienced in a few years time.Tasted: 05 January 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 168515
