2020 Reserve Chardonnay

From the St. David’s Bench Appellation, rich with sand, silt and limestone, our Reserve Chardonnay is made from only our estate grown organic fruit that is planted on the north facing slope. 85% hand picked, whole cluster pressed and the remainder we destem and crush. The yeast used for these ferments were organically sourced. One barrel was inoculated with wild yeast propagated during October’s full moon. All settled juice was inoculated and filled into French oak vats (225L barriques and 450L puncheons). Lees stirred weekly for a year, while adding malo lactic bacteria into the barrels. This year all estate Chardonnay barrels made the cut resulting in a 60:40 split blend (blocks 548-76). This vintage is soft, elegant, supple. I love that it’s a delicate expression of cool climate Chardonnay. With just the right amount of acidity to help frame everything together. 2020 has been one of the best vintages ever for whites as the Autumn had cool dry nights perfect for keeping disease pressure low and preserving freshness. This is going to be a favourite to enjoy for years to come.