Allandale Chardonnay

Region Lovedale, Hunter Valley

Vintage: 2009

Winemaker: Bill Sneddon

VITICULTURE  Fruit was sourced from six distinct vineyards in the Hunter Valley.
 
WINEMAKING  Initially made as six separate wines then blended prior to bottling. Part of this wine was barrel fermented with extended lees contact, a component was barrel aged in
high quality French oak and an unoaked component was also added.
 
PALATE & BOUQUET  Stone fruit and fig aromas dominate,  complemented by cashew nut from new French oak. Complexity is derived from
extended ageing on yeast lees adding a  bready/creamy weight to the palate. The resultant wine is flavoursome, balanced
and elegant.
 
ALCOHOL   14.0% Vol
 
FOOD MATCHES  Fowl/pork/creamy pasta or stronger tasting seafood.
 
CELLARING   Short term