Rookery, Kangaroo Island, isolated and pristine. Vineyard 35 deg 45 mins South. Warm 1500 heat degree days ( HDD ) Maritime. Cool Summers and warm Winters.
Soils - sandy loam over clay. Limestone parent material.

VINTAGE

The 2008 growing season was not accompanied with a lot of rain. Small amounts of irrigated water was strategically applied, so that the fruit arrived at harvest with great mouth feel and intense fruit flavours.
The fruit was handpicked last week in February, before the record extreme heat wave of the 2008 Summer.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Grape variety;	100% Chardonnay
Zone;	Fleurieu
Region;	Kangaroo Island
Analysis;	Alcohol 13.5% Ph 3.46 TA 6.65
Colour;	Pale, yellow green
Winemaking;	Crush and destem. Unwooded.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma;	Attractive, melon, citrus and stoned fruit aromas.
Palate;	Creamy palate. Well balanced palate of fruit acid, with a long finish.
Assessment;	Fresh, solid wine with a positive mouthfeel.
Serve;	Chilled with Pad Thai.