Chardonnay
2010


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 perfect growing season of 2010 produced some exceptional fruit at Rookery.
Good rainfall during the season along with ideal ripening conditions ; and a mild summer with no extremes in temperatures. This produced fruit with excellent flavour and aromas, because of the long ripening period.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Grape variety; 100% Chardonnay
Zone; Fleurieu
Region; Kangaroo Island
Analysis; Alcohol 14% Ph 3.53 TA 5.71
Colour; Pale Gold with green tints
Winemaking; Crush and destem. UNWOODED.


TASTING NOTES

Aroma; Attractive bouquet of summertime stone fruits such, as peach, nectarines & peaches.
Palate; The palate leaves the mouth feeling fresh with well balanced fruit & acid.
Assessment; An attractive wine, fresh, and with well balanced fruit and acid.
Serve; Enjoy with creamy scallops, spicy Asian food or a selection of your favourite cheeses.


Chardonnay 2008