Dawson & James Chardonnay

Country: Australia Region: Tasmania 

Varietal: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2020 Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Dawson & James

Description:
The first release Dawson & James Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine made from vines planted on the Meadowbank Vineyard in 1989. After whole bunch pressing the free run juice was fermented in French oak barriques, one third of which were new. We were seeking natural fermentation character through using a selected yeast that was hybridised from known naturally occurring yeast species. This provided the comfort of an even, somewhat controlled fermentation that would not impact on the innate character of the fruit and terroir.

A Platinum medal has been awarded to the Dawson James Tasmania Chardonnay 

Tasting Note:
The wine shows an extraordinary level of integration that is testimony to the intensity and balance of the Chardonnay grapes from this 21 year old vineyard. An extra layer of complexity was derived from partial malolactic fermentation and finely integrated oak. The lasting impression is one of fresh, lemony natural acidity and moreish mouthfeel that invites another glass.

Platinum Medal 97 points
Attractive smoky nose with well-managed oak influence, explosive aromas of lime and lemon blossom, pastry and gunflint nuances. Delicate on the palate, very light and tasty, with a tangy acidity and seductive leesy texture. 

Food Matches: Chicken / White Fish / Pork       ABV: 12%