COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
The Scotchmans Hill Group
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Swan Bay Chardonnay is produced by The Scotchmans Hill Group, a winery established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne in Victoria's Geelong region. The wine is sourced from younger vines on the Bellarine Peninsula, an area known for its cool maritime climate. This Chardonnay is crafted with a winemaking philosophy emphasizing restraint, elegance, and balance, reflecting the unique characteristics of its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fruit is hand-picked from estate vineyards.
Fact 02
Wild fermentation adds complexity.
Fact 03
Aged in French oak for 12 months.
Fact 04
Reflects a cool maritime climate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with whole bunch pressing, with free-run juice and light solids transferred to barrels. Wild fermentation occurs over two weeks in French oak barrels, with some malolactic fermentation also taking place. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French barriques (new to 4-year-old) and undergoes regular lees stirring. The fruit is hand-picked from estate vineyards on the Bellarine Peninsula.
