COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
McWilliam's Family Winemakers
REGION
New South Wales
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
McWilliam's Family Winemakers, established in 1877 by Samuel McWilliam, is one of Australia's pioneering wine dynasties. The Flagship '842' Chardonnay is sourced from the high-altitude Johansen Vineyard in Tumbarumba, the coolest wine region in New South Wales. Nestled in the alpine foothills of the Snowy Mountains, this unique terroir features nutrient-lean granitic soils and extreme diurnal temperature shifts. The '842' name pays homage to the vineyard's elevation, which reaches up to 842 meters above sea level, producing grapes with remarkable natural acidity and structural elegance.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named '842' after the peak altitude in meters of the Johansen Vineyard in the alpine foothills of the Snowy Mountains.
Fact 02
Tumbarumba is the coolest wine region in New South Wales, experiencing winter snow and very cold nights.
Fact 03
This vintage won two trophies and six gold medals on the Australian wine show circuit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted by winemaker Andrew Higgins, the hand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed and underwent partial wild-yeast fermentation in French oak barriques. A portion of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, accompanied by regular lees stirring (bâtonnage) to build texture, complexity, and integrate the oak. The wine was matured in a combination of new and seasoned fine French oak barriques to balance the vibrant cool-climate fruit with subtle savory elements.
