2021 Allies Merricks Chardonnay
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
A rich and minerally single-vineyard Chardonnay from a former sommelier-turned-winemaker
$44.00
About the Wine
The Allies Merricks Chardonnay is showing wonderfully, with beautiful aromas of lemon pith, grapefruit, and blossom notes, which unfurl in the glass. Minerality, bright acidity, and a dash of richness frame the palate, making the wine very enjoyable to drink. Like with other Allies wines, it will still live on for several years and will reward your patience.
While the Merricks site is quite cool, it has good exposure to the sun, meaning that the grapes can ripen slowly and the cool nights help the acid levels to stay high, which aids with the feeling of freshness and vitality in this lovely wine.
About Allies Wines
A former Chef and Sommelier, David Chapman began Allies in 2003, whilst working at Moorooduc Estate. The first wine was just few barrels of Pinot Noir from a vineyard around the corner in Tuerong. Today, there is a bit more but the quantity is limited by the number of acres Chapman is able to manage by himself. His mission is to handcraft rich, silky and perfumed Pinot Noir, showcasing the diversity of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula through wines taken from different township
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
From the Producer
The 2021 Merricks Chardonnay shows accurately what you would expect from a cool year and a cool site. Bright fresh, citrus focussed and with laser like acidity. The grapes were hand harvested a little later than usual, whole bunch pressed to extract only the purest fruit and then wild yeast fermented in a new puncheon (that would later accommodate the Merricks Pinot Noir). Post ferment, the wine was transferred to an older puncheon to mature for the next 10 months. The wine was carefully racked then gravity bottled without any fining or filtration. Another in a long line of pure vibrant Chardonnays from this vineyard.
Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 12.4%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2026
Bottle Size : 750ml
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