Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay 2024

The 2024 10X Chardonnay is sourced predominantly from what the winery refers to as the ‘down the hill’ sites from leased vineyards of Osbourne, Hunts Road & Mills. ‘Seasoning added’ from their now esteemed McCutcheon & Wallis vineyards in Main Ridge, part of the original founding families of Ten Minutes by Tractor.

Hand picked. 100% barrel fermented to a combination of French barrique & puncheons (touch of Austrian in the blend) from Taransaud 11% new oak. Imogen (head winemaker) remarks on her enjoyment of using this cooper due to it’s subtlety which works well with the Mornington fruit. Some battonage and partial malolactic. 5 months in Oak.

Tasting notes by Imogen and Martin:

“A refined nose of lemon sorbet, pink grapefruit and frangipanni flowers. Some underlying shortbread crust. The palate shows flavours of pink grapefruit and orange pith, preserved lemon and ginger. The vibrant and refreshing nature of this wine leaves you with a lovely moreish, savory, saline finish.”