Robert Oatley Pennant Mudgee Chardonnay 2015

Hand selected limited release

Competitive success is rewarded in a myriad of ways. For wine it may be a gold medal, in sport, a pennant. Both indicate excellence. Striving for excellence in wine growing strikes a balance between the natural attributes of the land and uncomplicated winemaking. Sometimes the greatest effort is required to strive for simplicity, with detailed attention in the vineyard, an uncompromising approach to fruit selection, uncomplicated winemaking and naturally, the benefits of a great season.

The greatest prize is when this is reflected in the glass.

Specific rows on three carefully selected Oatley vineyards made the cut for this outsanding modern Australian chardonnay.  With a cross-section of old and new clones, hand selected and harvested at a couple of degrees less potential alcohol than normal, this is a fascinating wine with a wide drinking window.  Basket pressed, tight grained low toast French oak and natural yeast fermentation.  Just 3 barrels produced.