K1 Chardonnay is styled to accentuate the characters of Kuitpo's cool growing conditions and terroir. The fruit is gently handled to ensure aromatics are retained, with French oak and malolactic fermentation used to enhance the wine's purity of fruit character.
The nose of the 2006 K1 Chardonnay plays an exotic harmony of macadamias, sandalwood, orange zest, and fresh damp earth overlaid with notes of truffle and sage. The vibrant aromatics reveal further layers with a touch of warmth, including mango, white peach and honeydew melon.
These enticing aromas lead into a savoury, nutty palate with silken texture; incisive acid creates a perfect partner for food. It finishes with a firm and lasting balance of bright and clean fruit with gentle texture.
This finely balanced drop will only improve with time, so be confident of enjoying now and for the next 5-8 years. We suggest removing from the
fridge 15 minutes before serving.
Variety: Chardonnay, clones I10V1 and G9V7
Region: Adelaide Hills
Harvest: Handpicked
Winemaking:
Fermented in 1/3 new, 2/3 second use French barriques with medium toast, barrel-matured for 13 months. Lees were stirred regularly and 50% underwent malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol: 13.3% alc/vol
Total acidity: 7.0 g/L
pH: 3.24
Residual sugar: 3.2 g/L
Total sulphur dioxide: 138 mg/L
