Technical Details
About
Lovely intense aromatics based around grilled nuts, saline notes and a background sea spray lift. Undercurrent of gun smoke leads to added layers of complexity, edge and tension.
Intense concentration and depth, anchored by a savoury core of roasted hazelnut and almond praline. A fine thread of saline minerality drives purity and precision across the palate, lending both tension and clarity. Subtle nuances of wet stone and crushed chalk emerge through the mid-palate, adding a textural complexity that lingers long into the finish.
The fruit was hand harvested and cooled overnight before whole bunch pressing the following morning. The juice was settled briefly before filling off to oak for fermentation. Upon the ferment being completed, the wine was sulphured and left on lees for maturation. The wine was blended in October, before bottling in December 2024.
OVERVIEW
An incredible vineyard, defined by the decomposed granite base, which is seldomly seen in the region. First planted in 1990, then extended in 2000 with 12 hectares now under vine, planted entirely to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Swallowfield is one of the most Southerly vineyards in the Yarra Valley.
VINEYARD
Swallowfield Vineyard, Gembrook.
CLONE/S
Bernard 76 and 96, planted in 2000.
SEASON NOTES
A vintage defined by both a cool and wet Spring and into early Summer. Warmer and dryer conditions were then experienced from mid-January onwards and has resulted in wines with great acidity, balance and flavour.
HARVEST DATE
Hand harvested on the 13th of March, 2024.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was hand harvested and cooled overnight before whole bunch pressing the following morning. The juice was settled briefly before filling off to oak for fermentation. Upon the ferment being completed, the wine was sulphured and left on lees for maturation. The wine was blended in October, before bottling in December 2024.
OAK
Fermentation and maturation in 100% French oak
Puncheons & Barriques for 7 months. 15% new oak.
& tarragon aioli.
CELLARING
Will drink well now and will continue to develop further complexity over the next 5-10 years.
COLOUR
Pale straw colour, indicative of its freshness and youth.
NOSE
Lovely intense aromatics based around grilled nuts, saline notes and a background sea spray lift. Undercurrent of gun smoke leads to added layers of complexity, edge and tension.
PALATE
Intense concentration and depth, anchored by a savoury core of roasted hazelnut and almond praline. A fine thread of saline minerality drives purity and precision across the palate, lending both tension and clarity. Subtle nuances of wet stone and crushed chalk emerge through the mid-palate, adding a textural complexity that lingers long into the finish.
FOOD MATCH
Prawn rolls with a lemon
