2021 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay
Gippsland, VIC
Wonderfully subtle, gentle, flowing Chardonnay. A delicate joy from Patrick Sullivan.
$80.00
Out of Stock
The elevation of Patrick Sullivan chardonnay into the top echelon examples of Australia is something else.
Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
About The Wine
Pat Sullivan has released a group of single-vineyard Chardonnays from his Baw Baw Shire stronghold in Gippsland, to go alongside his lovely vineyard blends.
The Ada River Chardonnay (actually from a vineyard called Manilla) was a revelation of style, as far from a big Gippsland beast as you could get. It's so fluid, textured but lean, with great acid drive, citrus power and a very slight mealiness.
A great sign for the growing maturity of Pat Sullivan as a truly serious, marvel of a winemaker. Stellar stuff, and seriously good.
About Patrick Sullivan
The wild-haired Patrick Sullivan is a farmer first, winemaker second.
His pride and joy is his vineyard in the Strezleki Ranges in the Gippsland G.I. of Victoria. On this plot of land, Pat farms with organic principals alongside Bill Downie, one of the most revolutionary winemakers of his generation.
Bill takes the Pinot Noir from the vineyard, Pat takes the Chardonnay and a few other bits and pieces. The wines are un-tinkered with, fermented in neutral vessels with little or no sulphur and are made to express their special site and the vagaries of vintage.
In Pat's words, "The wines are inspired by emotion, a moment in time and a sense of place."
Gippsland, VIC
From The Producer
Manilla vineyard at 350m in elevation, has the benefit of being in its very own natural Clos. This provides protection from the elements creating a slightly more humid and stable environment. The resulting wine is one of great power, depth and clarity. A pure, rare and pristine beast – the palate sings long and fast.
Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2031
Bottle Size : 750ml
Gippsland, VIC
Critic Reviews
"Yowsers. The elevation of Patrick Sullivan chardonnay into the top echelon examples of Australia is something else. Savoury-edged chardonnay with brown lime, candied mixed peel, dried apple and peachy notes in bouquet and palate. Composed, controlled, edged with fine, silty-chalky puckering dryness and pink grapefruit acidity in tow. Fresh, vibrant, tense and youthful. A wine that needs a little time to spread its wings." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
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