2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Huldufolk Chardonnay

A powerful small batch release Chardonnay from the duo at Sailor Seeks Horse - very limited.

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The name might translate to the "hidden people," but there’s no hiding the sheer density of this 2024 Chardonnay. While the estate white is all about that classic Huon drive, the Huldufólk is a deliberate pivot toward power. It’s a tiny selection - predominantly clone 96 with a touch of 277 - tucked away in just two 300L hogsheads (one new) for a long, 16-month stretch of elevage.

The warmth and dry run of the 2024 season played right into the hands of this style. Instead of the high-pitched citrus we often see from Paul and Gilli, this is loaded with yellow stone fruit, nectarine, and a distinct toasted almond character. Absolutely scintillating Chardonnay here from one of the country's most southern vineyards.

It’s a wine of serious presence - intense, flowing, yet it keeps that essential saline lick that we see so often in this vineyard. We’ve followed this duo since they first started turning heads in the south, and this release feels like they’ve hit a new gear of confidence. Just six bottles available.

Predominantly 96 clone with a dash of 277. Whole bunch pressed straight to two 300L hogsheads. 50% new oak. 16 months in barrel. Unfined. Yellow stonefruit, nectarines, spice, savoury oak, almonds.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Tasmania
Australian State TAS
Feature Women in Wine
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Sailor Seeks Horse

Sailor Seeks Horse is one of the Apple Isle's most exciting new producers. It's a husband and wife team behind the scenes, Paul and Gilli Lipscombe.

The Lipscombes produce exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay off their estate vineyard, planted by their own hands, back in 2005. The wines have startling energy to them, with a pinpoint balance of fruit and savoury spice. They are released in perilously small amounts and are never around for long.

With the small cult following the couple have garnered since starting their own label, their wines are now hunted by serious collectors who want to be in on the ground floor.

As Mike Bennie declared with Paul and Gilli's inaugural 2013 Pinot Noir release, "We have here a new star in the making." Tasmanian Pinot and Chardonnay lovers, don't miss these scintillating wines.

Paul and Gilli Lipscombe Sailor Seeks Horse

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