COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
McPherson Wines
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The McPherson Chardonnay 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from Victoria, Australia, specifically the Central Victoria Zone, Goulburn Valley, and Nagambie Lakes. The wine is named after Catriona McPherson, the youngest daughter of the founding family, who pursued a career in law. McPherson Wines, established in 1968, is an independent, family-owned winery known for producing high-quality Australian wines for export. Winemaker Jo Nash oversees the production at their modern winery in Nagambie, Central Victoria, employing traditional winemaking methods. The distinctiveness of this Chardonnay arises from the varied vinification techniques applied to different parcels of juice, which are then blended to create the final wine. The 2021 vintage in Australia was characterized by a slightly warmer than average growing season.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the youngest McPherson daughter, Catriona, who is a lawyer.
Fact 02
The wine is a blend of parcels treated with different winemaking techniques.
Fact 03
McPherson Wines has a history of receiving numerous awards for their wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The McPherson Chardonnay 2021 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves dividing the harvested juice into multiple parcels, each receiving distinct treatments. These treatments include malolactic fermentation for some parcels, fermentation and aging with French oak for others, and extended periods spent on yeast lees. The grapes are harvested and crushed at night to retain freshness. These varied techniques are employed to build complexity and character into the final blended wine.
