COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Oakridge Wines
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay 2022 is a single-vineyard wine from the Yarra Valley, Victoria. It is produced by Oakridge Wines, a winery recognized for its distinctive and age-worthy wines, particularly its Chardonnays. The Willowlake Vineyard features older vines, contributing to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage was characterized by cool, wet weather and low yields, which are noted for enhancing fruit purity and quality. Oakridge Wines is led by Chief Winemaker David Bicknell, whose approach emphasizes purity and balance. The wine represents a single-site expression from the Yarra Valley.
ALCOHOL
13.8%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Willowlake Vineyard vines were planted in 1980 and 1982.
Fact 02
The 2022 vintage saw extremely low grape yields.
Fact 03
Oakridge was named Australia's #1 winery in 2023.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay 2022 is produced using whole-bunch pressing, with the juice directed to 500-litre French oak puncheons for natural fermentation. The wine then undergoes maturation for 9-10 months on lees. Approximately 20% of the oak used is new. The 2022 vintage was characterized by cool, wet conditions and low yields, with a late harvest contributing to the wine's acidity. Oakridge Wines' winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity and balance.
