Franklin Tate Estates
‘Cream of the Crop’
Chardonnay
“White peach and nectarine, with melon and hints of spice. ”
Wine Making Notes
Delicately crushed and pressed. Fermented in stainless steel with a small portion fermented in a combination of new and older French oak barriques. A combination of yeast strains was selected to enhance fresh fruit aromatics and another which promotes yeast autolysis and secondary fermentation for a more complex wine style. A portion of the wine was inoculated for malolactic (secondary) fermentation to create buttery, texture and flavour in the wine without dominating the natural fruit character. Post fermentation battonage on yeast lees to create a rich, creamy palate.
Nose
Beautiful array of white stone fruits, butterscotch and honeydew melon characters complemented by cashews and cinnamon spice from oak.
Palate
The palate has a creamy texture of white peach and nectarine, with melon and hints of spice. The medium weight palate is round and soft complemented by the balanced acidity providing lasting length.
Food Pairing
Steamed Lobster or Barramundi served with lemon herb butter.
Varietals
Chardonnay
Appearance
Pale straw yellow with a golden hue.
Alc %
13.5%