Singlefile Family Reserve Denmark Chardonnay 2023
The Singlefile vineyard is in the Denmark sub-region of the Great Southern. We classify our chardonnay fruit to determine the ideal picking time to produce a cool-climate chardonnay with both power and finesse. Planted in 1989, the vineyard straddles the 35-degree latitude line and is 60 metres above sea level. The vineyard slopes north north-west in fertile well drained Karri loam soils with abundant micro fauna and flora. The vineyard is very slow ripening and tends to maintain its natural acidity while developing flavour ripeness.
A wine of both power and finesse, it is well suited to rich poultry or creamy shellfish dishes with sautéed vegetables.
This wine has aromas of intense grapefruit and nectarines with hints of citrus blossom and subtle oak nuances.
The palate displays a concentration of citrus and stone fruit with a touch of creaminess and nutty texture due to partial malolactic fermentation and bâtonnage.
