Mount Cathedral Vineyards
2006 CHARDONNAY

Introduction
A unique Chardonnay made in the traditional Burgundian fashion but being closer to Chablis in wine profile. In the case of our Chardonnay, the fruit is whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented. The Chardonnay is matured in the highest quality French oak where it is lees stirred and partly put through malo-lactic fermentation. After 12 months the wine is stabilised, filtered and bottled. High natural acidity and gentle processing techniques lead to the production of wines which retain their gentle stone fruit qualities.

Tasting notes
Pale gold in colour. A bouquet of pineapple, honeydew, melon and subtle honey toasted oak characteristics.

Palate: White/yellow tropical fruits, peaches and nectarines. A hint of cinnamon spice and a long lingering full palate. Enjoy with delicate seafoods or match with green curries.

Vintage comments
2006 was a very warm summer at Mount Cathedral Vineyards. We experienced our usual wet spring which resulted in very good canopy establishment. Fruit set was perfect and all was going well except the rains stopped. A dry hot summer ensued making for challenging conditions in the vineyard. However, harvest produced fruit which was high in sugar but still retaining excellent levels of natural acidity. We felt then and still feel today that our 2006 Chardonnay was one out of the box! This has been vindicated in the shows where it has become our most decorated wine to date!

Technical Details

GOLD Medal winner at the 2008 Australian Small Winemakers Show GOLD Medal winner at the 2009 Australian Small Winemakers Show Silver Medal winner at the 2009 Victorian Wines Show Bronze Medal winner at the 2008 Victorian Wines Show

Bottle: $22.00

Case: $240.00