Dominique Portet Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

From a mature site in the Upper Yarra Valley, the vines grow on volcanic red soils on a steep, fast-draining slope at an altitude of 250m. The elevation makes for cooler growing conditions compared with the valley floor + the cool nights increase the ripening period and help the grapes retain vital acidity for freshness and drive.

The hand-picked fruit is whole bunch pressed to tank then fermented in French oak puncheons (25% new). Around 35% of the overall production goes through malolactic fermentation. After ten months of barrel ageing with a proportion of less stirring to add more weight and texture, the wine was transferred to tank and then bottled.