The 2020 Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine, sourced from I10V5 Chardonnay vines growing on the Far Horse block of the Meadowbank Vineyard in the Derwent Valley in Southern Tasmania. Vines in this block were planted in in 2000.

The 2020 growing season was particularly cool. The spring was cold with frequent strong winds slowing shoot growth, causing smaller bunch size and ultimately reducing crop level. Lower than average temperatures prevailed in the lead up to harvest making it a slow ripening year, however grape flavours built and peaked with relatively low sugar levels and abundant natural acidity. This has resulted in wines with moderate levels of alcohol and outstanding balance.

The wine has lifted aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit with the complexity of struck flint and freshly baked pastry. Flavours are tightly wound with a core of sweet lemon curd, cream and cashew, finishing with lively long soft acidity.

The combination of low alcohol, intensity of fruit flavour and the retention of more than 8 grams/litre of natural acidity confers great poise and balance which will lead to enduring freshness and life.