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Sorrenberg Chardonnay 2017
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 bâtonnage, this rested eight more months in barrel undisturbed before minimal filtration and bottling. Absolutely striking, even in youth, this is gilded with Meyer lemon, crunchy pear, fresh hazelnuts, light nougat, and woven with waves of flinty reduction, flooding a firm, structural frame. Acidity is crystalline bright, easily matching the wood, and driving this to a lingering savoury, flinty finish (and many more years in your cellar). Serious, smashable, chardy.Tasted: 22 June 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 168515
