The Colonial Estate Exodus Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2023

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Tasting Notes

Bright green with pale straw edge. Wonderful purity is obvious initially on the nose with fruit driven aromas of melon, peach and a slight hint of nut. Lovely citrus flavours with an array of fruits including, peach, nectarine and melon developing into a secondary layer of flavours of fig, lees and a touch of oak provide a creamy touch. Tight and focused on the finish with great depth of flavour and a lovely touch of natural fruit acidity.

Winemaking

Grapes were harvested in individual batches to select only the finest quality fruit and minimize losses due to the small tonnes grown. The picking occurred from a single vineyard located in the Cooler Southern Barossa region of Rowland Flat. The wine was crushed and fermented with 20% of the blend receiving oak fermentation with frequent lees stirring. The two parcels were blended together and bottled to retain fruit driven flavours.

Region Barossa Valley, South Australia
Cellaring Drink now or cellar for the next 3-5 years
Alcohol 12.5%

Accolades

2023 Vintage Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 93 Point Rated & 5 Stars
2023 Vintage Australian Wine Showcase Magazine - 94 Point Rated
2023 Vintage Australian Wine Showcase Magazine - Gold Medal
2022 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS
2020 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine - 94 POINTS
2017 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - GOLD Medal
2014 Vintage CWSA 2016 Best Value - GOLD Medal
2014 Vintage San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 - SILVER Medal
2012 Vintage International Wine Challenge, London 2013 - SILVER Medal
2012 Vintage CWSA 2013 Best Value - GOLD Medal
2012 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine, August 2013 - 91 POINTS
2012 Vintage Wine Showcase Magazine, April 2013 - 91 POINTS
2011 Vintage AWC Vienna 2014 - SILVER Medal
2011 Vintage CWSA 2014 Best Value - GOLD Medal