Winery : Robert Oatley Wines

James Oatley Tic Tok Chardonay 2008

Bouquet and Palate It’s a terrific example of modern Australian chardonnay, where fruit and texture are the vital components, with oak playing a supporting role. Lovely pineapple and fresh fig flavours, creamy, spicy oak with a touch of vanilla and a long, textured finish.

Cellar Drink Now to 2014

Analysis
Alc/vol 12.8%
RS 0.89 g/L
pH 3.50
TA 6.42 g/L
Closure Stelvin+ screw cap

Winemaking A unique blend of grapes from two sides of Australia’s vast continent: Mudgee NSW and Pemberton WA (approximately 66% and 33% respectively). Our winemakers have cleverly blended a number of parcels with various components undergoing a combinations tank and barrel ferment, French oak maturation and partial, secondary, malolactic fermentation.

James Oatley - Heritage
Bob Oatley’s heritage goes back to the early days of the convict settlement in Sydney. Bob is a fifth generation Australian – a direct descendant of the convict, James Oatley, who was born in Warwickshire, England in 1770, the same year that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia.
James Oatley grew up to become a clockmaker but along the way was a little errant in his ways - he was found guilty of stealing bed linen. Unfortunately for him at the time – but you could say, fortunately for Bob – his punishment was a life sentence, which meant being transported to Australia. He arrived in Sydney in 1815 just 27 years after the first fleet had sailed into Sydney Harbour.
James Oatley’s talents as a clockmaker were quickly recognised in the colony and he soon became its most highly regarded clock and watch maker. Officially pardoned in 1821 he was appointed Keeper of the Town Hall Clock by Governer Macquarie and commissioned to install the still functioning turret clock in the pediment of the Hyde Park Barracks on Macquarie Street.
As part of his renumeration he received a number of land grants from Governer Brisbane, including a 300-acre lot that is now the southern Sydney suburb of Oatley. His lovely Long Case Clocks were purchased by prosperous and prominent colonial citizens, with fewer than two dozen still in existence. They trade on the antique market today for up to $500,000, but only rarely.
Bob Oatley has crafted JAMES OATLEY TIC TOK as a tribute to his great great grandfather – five wines that reflect this proud
Australian family’s passion for achieving the highest quality in the pursuit of excellence.