Clarence House Reserve Chardonnay 2023 375mls
The Wine
Entirely from a single block, utilizing a very high proportion of the prized Penfolds clone. Whole-bunch pressed, wild barrel ferment, six month élevage. A selection of the finest barrels has resulted in in a reserve bottling with new and old French oak, sourced from a combination of barriques and puncheons. Wonderfully complex, boasting citrus and peach stonefruit, tempered by judicious marriage of oak. Robust, concentrated, yet fresh and bound by impeccable structure. Will age gracefully however equally enjoyable fresh and unbridled with appropriate cuisine.
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - Australia
Region - Tasmania
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2023
Volume - 375ml
About the Wine Maker 
This small vineyard is located just north of Hobart on a perfectly positioned north-east facing slope. The beautiful old Georgian homestead of Clarence House was built in 1830 at Clarence Plains, Mt Rumney, and has been maintained in its original splendour surrounded by beautiful gardens. In 1998 present owner David Kilpatrick began planting vines on the north east sloping block facing Mount Rumney just below the Coal River Valley. Over 8ha of the total 12ha of plantings consists of pinot noir and chardonnay, with the remainder including pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc, merlot and tempranillo. The vines are tended by Mark Hoey, who incorporates organic and biodynamic approaches in the vineyard. All wines are now made by Anna Pooley and Justin Bubb at the nearby Pooley cellar in Cambridge
