The Pirouette – meaning spin, twirl, and swirl - is a complex chardonnay.

This wine is a true reflection of what a cool climate Chardonnay is supposed to be. A beautiful Chardonnay, lovingly grown by Juliet Cullen.

The first aroma is the distinct struck match followed by aromas of ripe grapefruit, a rich mouthfeel courtesy of batonnage and 20% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 8 months in 20% premium new French oak, unfiltered and unfined.

Match me with free range roast chicken or triple cream brie.

7.6 standard drinks

Vintage: 2023

Region: Tumbarumba 

Vineyard: Juliet Cullen

Variety: 100%Chardonnay

Alcohol: 12%

Production: 160 dozen

Vinification: Gently whole bunched pressed to tank, settled for 1 hour to retain a high solids content then racked to a mix of French oak barriques (1 new and 1 x 2 and 3 years old). 50 % was put through a wild ferment and 50% with carefully selected yeasts. These barrels were let go only putting outside overnight to cool down. Once finished fermenting, the lees in barrels were stirred for 3 months (Batonnage) and a portion was put through malolactic fermentation. The wine was left in barrel for 8 months, gently fined before bottling, unfiltered. 

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