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Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Overview
Overview
Sourced from the mature, cool climate Drumborg vineyard in south-west Victoria’s Henty region, our Chardonnay is part of Seppelt’s iconic Drumborg vineyard range. Planted in 1964 by Karl Seppelt, the Drumborg vineyard is renowned for its cool climate, single vineyard wines which are a reflection of the beauty and purity of this isolated site.
Seppelt Drumborg vineyard Henty Chardonnay is an expression of purity and balance. Select parcels of Chardonnay are chosen for their intensity of flavour and mineral acid structure. Traditional winemaking techniques are used to produce a finely structured, yet powerful and iconically regional expression of Chardonnay.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Henty |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2037 |
| Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Gold | 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Gold | 2023 Western Victoria Wine Show |
| Trophy for Best Chardonnay | 2023 Western Victoria Wine Show |
| Trophy for White Wine of the Show | 2023 Western Victoria Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Pork
Cheese
Pasta
Veg
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Juicy, white nectarine and fragrant lemon peel layers beautifully with savoury notes of toasted curry leaf, flint, minerality, nougat and macadamia nut.
Flavours and Palate
The essence of powerful purity; a salivating mineral sea-salt line of acid is balanced by lemon zest and white nectarine. The palate is flavoursome and very even with seamlessly integrated oak and a creamy, generous mouthfeel with notes of macadamia and nougat and a slatey, textural finish. This wine will take many years to unwind to its full potential.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Henty, Victoria
Henty is one of the coolest wine regions of Australia but is protected by a maritime influence. Famed for being the home of cool climate viticulture and the iconic Drumborg vineyard, Henty is renowned for its Rieslings, Chardonnays and Sparklings.
Conditions through winter were unusually wet and cold and this persisted until flowering, affecting fruit set. Summer ripening was mild with a cool and relatively dry harvest period. These conditions resulted in below average yields but an excellent quality vintage for Drumborg Chardonnay in 2022.
Clare Dry - Seppelt Winemaker
Growing up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Clare has had a long-held interest in the world of wine. Completing a Bachelor of Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Clare worked for many wineries and vineyards back in Mornington and overseas in Germany before joining Wolf Blass in 2007 as a vintage winemaker. Over the next 13 years, Clare has honed her skillset, crafting wines across varieties in both red and white wine production, while also participating in extensive wine judging. Most recently, Clare has been instrumental in crafting premium Chardonnay, a variety she greatly enjoys.