Geelong

Chardonnay

12.7%

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Tasting Notes: It's rich. It's decadent. It's holding onto some very subtle sweetness which, when combined with the full Malo-lactic fermentation and 15 month oak maturation, creates a memorable, full and well rounded drinking experience. The lemon like acidity is perfectly present and carries through the indulgence of the butterscotch and vanilla notes. This is the winemaker's preferred style of Chardonnay.

Winemaking: In late March 2023, the Chardonnay was picked in two parcels. Both were destemmed and very gently pressed into barriques cool room for a long, slow ferment. After their wild fermentations, including complete malolactic fermentation, they received monthly lees stirring until being racked off solids July 2023. The Mack’s Tartan then remained 3 it felt ready to be bottled June of 2024 after total 15 months neutral French oak.

Vineyard: The two selected parcels were grown by Bellarine Estate and Pettavel vineyards, from the cool maritime climate of Peninsula more Mediterranean inland subregion Moorabool Valley, respectively. co-mingling cool-freshness warm-opulence is on full display here.

Artwork: The oil-on-wood painting by Kate Lewis shows the family’s tartan, which reminds pair of their uncle and grandad, dressed in kilts, playing bagpipes perfect squealy harmony at family events. The oil-on-wood painting by Kate Lewis shows the family’s tartan, which reminds pair of their uncle and grandad, dressed in kilts, playing bagpipes perfect squealy harmony at family events. 

- Wilkie Wines