Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Premier’ Chardonnay 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

$600.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Gold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show 2022 | 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2023

“…Stone and orchard fruits together with some delicate spice and marine scents. Even better on the palate. There’s a gentle creaminess yet the wine is tightly coiled with good inner energy. There’s a little orange pith on the long, balanced finish. Good stuff and worth cellaring.” – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay speaks clear of its upper Yarra origin. Notes of white florals, citrus blossoms, with some nougat and a hint of struck match. On the palate the wine is rather exotic in its expression; Tahitian limes, ripe pear, wet stone, cinnamon spices and a real saline acid profile. There is nice generosity to the palate and the wine finishes with a sparkle of freshness.

Winemaking Notes: Hand-picked on the 2nd March

Vinification & Elevage: Fruit was whole bunch pressed directly to French oak barriques (30% new) for primary fermentation. 60% of the blend underwent malolactiv conversion with some occasional lees stirring. 10 months on lees in oak.

Viticultural Notes: Chardonnay clone: P58
The fruit for this Chardonnay comes from a single vineyard in Woori Yallock.
2021 was a prolonged, classical season allowing for brilliant definition of flavour across our range.

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About Rochford Wines

Rochford Wines begins with owner and CEO Helmut Konecsny, who has always been the driving force behind this dynamic wine business since first purchasing the land in 2002. A family business at heart, Helmut’s passion for Yarra Valley wine, great food, service and entertainment has seen Rochford expand exponentially over the years.

After many years in the corporate world both in Australia and overseas, Helmut purchased a vineyard in Macedon Ranges where the concept for Rochford Wines first began. While still commuting to his corporate obligations and managing the vineyard, the opportunity to purchase ‘Eyton on the Yarra’ came to Helmut’s attention. With its old vine plantings, proximity to Melbourne and Highway frontage, the potential to develop the site into something truly special was immediately apparent. And so, Rochford Wines of the Yarra Valley was born.

Now producing award-winning wines, Rochford encompasses three vineyard sites, two restaurants, a weddings and functions venue and a huge 12,000 capacity outdoor concert amphitheater. The dreams Helmut had for Rochford Wines are being realized; A place that captivates the senses and provide memorable experiences for all who visit.

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