A. Rodda Whitlands Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

The fruit for this wine comes from a long-standing relationship with a very special vineyard in Whitlands, north east Victoria. It’s situated just north of the Mansfield-Whitfield Road, and was planted in 1995 in tertiary volcanic soils over rhyolite at 600 metres above sea level. The block has a consistent northerly aspect.

Grapes were hand picked and pressed to 500 Litre French oak puncheons (36% first use) without clarification or racking for non-temperature controlled fermentation. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine was immediately sulphured to preserve freshness and acidity and rested on its lees for 12 months. The wine was transferred to tank for a further three months prior to bottling.