Dalrymple Coal River Chardonnay 2024

Our Coal River Valley Chardonnay is a captivating representation of the region’s exceptional terroir. Bordered by the towering Wellington Range and the scenic east coast, this valley enjoys a cool maritime climate, dry and low rainfall, and a lengthy growing season that is ideal for producing world-class Chardonnay.

The grapes were handpicked and whole bunch pressed with the free run juice and pressings kept separately. After settling, the juice was placed into French oak puncheons and a ceramic egg for fermentation. Towards the end of this process, lees stirring was introduced and continued, bi-weekly for 3 months until most of the malolactic fermentation was completed. The wine was topped as required during the next 8 months prior to blending and bottling.