Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2009 ( 12 pack)

Stephen refers to his vineyard as "the burgundy of the Adelaide Hills" (due to it's similar climate). Accordingly, his Chardonnay flourishes and the terrific 2009 vintage has produced a cracker! Very tight, burgundian in style with wonderful length-one for the cellar or decant this wine.

"Bright straw-green; the complex slightly funky bouquet does not prepare you for the tsunami of flavour on the long and classy palate; this is right in white Burgundy territory, with a marvelous aftertaste." 96 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion and included in the Best of the Best.

Made from 26 yr old dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts, followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.

2009 was a great vintage in the Hills- has the goods and the structure to age for at least another 5 years. Decant to reveal layers of flavours. (Straight dozen special $444 ie $37 ) RRP $53

Price: $444.00