2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor Trahere Chardonnay

97 pts
An ambitious, boundary-pushing Chardonnay that captures the future of Ten Minutes by Tractor - powerful yet precise, showcasing the next evolution of Mornington Peninsula winemaking.

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Description

The 2022 Trahere Chardonnay is a new step forward for Ten Minutes by Tractor, bringing together the best parcels from the Spedding vineyard to create a Chardonnay that’s all about precision and purity. Named after the Latin word for "to pull," Trahere reflects owner Martin Spedding’s passion for progress - both in the vineyard and in the glass.

Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented in seasoned oak, this wine is all about balance. There’s depth and power, but everything is kept tight and focused by a mineral core and fresh acidity. It’s elegant, finely structured, and built to age, though it’s already showing plenty of character now.

With meticulous farming and a commitment to sustainability, Ten Minutes by Tractor continues to raise the bar for Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay. This second release of Trahere gives a glimpse into the future of their high-density vineyard project - and it’s looking bright.

97 points
"The bouquet is a mix of smoky, toasty barrel and white peach, lightly toasted nuts, and a faint hint of spice, while the palate is tremendously refined and intense, long and driving, precise and compact with wonderful line and length. A Chardonnay of great finesse and poise."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

97 points
"A poised, assured wine of subtle power. Beeswax, creamed honey, dry white flowers, nutty nougat, a soft, saline minerality. Curvaceous but contained, its upfront fleshiness tightened and coiled through the palate. This is Chardonnay at its seductive best."
- Nick Ryan (The Australian)

97 points – "The bouquet is a mix of smoky, toasty barrel and white peach, lightly toasted nuts, and a faint hint of spice, while the palate is tremendously refined and intense, long and driving, precise and compact with wonderful line and length. A Chardonnay of great finesse and poise." – Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

97 points – "A poised, assured wine of subtle power. Beeswax, creamed honey, dry white flowers, nutty nougat, a soft, saline minerality. Curvaceous but contained, its upfront fleshiness tightened and coiled through the palate. This is Chardonnay at its seductive best." – Nick Ryan (The Australian)

Tasting Notes
This single-block Chardonnay, from our high-density vines, showcases vibrant notes of white flowers and peach. The sun-filled ripening conditions of the vintage impart a savoury, chalky texture while preserving the mineral freshness and delicate nuances characteristic of Main Ridge.

Vintage
The 2022 season began with a very wet and variable spring before and during flowering, leading to small bunches and reduced yields across most sites. However, the exceptional summer and autumn months that followed provided perfect ripening conditions, resulting in great concentration and striking flavours across all varieties.

Vineyards & Clones
Vineyard: Spedding (100%)
Clone: 95 (100%)

Harvest & Yield
Harvest Date: Handpicked 20th March 2022
Yield: 1.8 – 2.7 t/ha

Winemaking
This parcel of fruit was harvested in the early morning to preserve its cool temperature, then transported to the winery, where it rested overnight in our cool room. The fruit was then gently whole-bunch pressed into stainless steel tanks to settle for 24 hours before being racked into select French oak barrels. It was aged for 11 months and underwent natural malolactic fermentation.

Winemakers
Imogen Dillon, Martin Spedding

Aging & Oak
Aging: 11 months
Oak: Select French oak barrels

Residual Sugar & Acidity
Finished pH: 3.15
TA: 10.8 g/L

Alcohol & Production
Alcohol: 13.0%
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Food Pairing & Serving Temperature
Serving Temperature: [Missing Data]

Best Drinking Window
2024 – 2035

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Real Review
The Australian
Critic Score 97
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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