Toolangi F Block Chardonnay 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

by Fine Wine Cellars

$513.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Toolangi’s ‘Block’ wines are produced from the most privileged, low-yielding parcels of the Dixon’s Creek vineyard. In particular, the F Block Chardonnay is cropped from the vineyard’s highest and coolest area, abutting the Toolangi State Forest. The soils here are relatively shallow and rockier, resulting in low yields of intensely flavoured fruit complemented by lovely natural energy. Simply, this block—home to 19-year-old vines of the Gin Gin clone—has been identified as growing the best of the best Chardonnay that this Toolangi produces. On last year’s release (2019) we noted that we had tasted many a Burgundy of lesser quality. In a slightly deeper and layered guise, the new release is every bit as exciting.

The 2020 was hand-picked on the 14th of March and whole-bunch pressed with full solids straight to oak (30% new). Both primary fermentation and (partial) malolactic were powered by wild yeasts. The wine then spent eight months on lees before bottling.

This is stylish Yarra Chardonnay with the freshness of the vineyard and the low-yield concentration of the vintage combining to great effect. Layered and powerful—but not overbearing—this has intense floral and spicy tones and elegant concentration underscored by refreshing acidity and real drive.

“This impresses immediately. It has a certain stature and is well composed. Stone fruit, citrus, layered spices and a flutter of oak are all in this together. The palate has an interesting texture of talc-like acidity and a smidge of lemon pith phenolics, concluding long and convincing.” 96 points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion

Toolangi 2019 Release on Vimeo.

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Toolangi Vineyards have a clear and seemingly simple strategy; grow and source the highest quality Yarra Valley grapes and put them in the hands of the best winemaker for each varietal. This has served Toolangi well and today it stands as one of the star wineries of the Yarra Valley.

This 2019 Toolangi Yarra Valley Shiraz is a terrific cool-climate Shiraz delivering excellent concentration of fruit and flavour while retaining the fragrant perfume and elegance the region is famous for. At this price it offers superb value Yarra Valley Shiraz drinking from Toolangi.

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