Ten Minutes by Tractor Trahere Chardonnay 2022

The 2022 Trahere Chardonnay is the second release of this inimitable mornington peninsula chardonnay, with fruit sourced solely from the high density plantings of the Spedding vineyard. This release is an exciting first look at the power and purity of this new vineyard project.

Fruit was harvested early morning on the 20th of March before being transported to the winery at Coolart Road, the fruit was chilled overnight before a gentle whole bunch pressed into stainless steel tanks to settle overnight. Fermentation occurred in seasoned oak barrels and underwent natural malolactic with total maturation of 11 months in barrel before being bottled.

“The bouquet is a mix of smoky toasty barrel and white peach, lightly toasted nuts and a faint hint of spice, while the palate is tremendously refined and intense, long and driving, precise and compact with wonderful line and length. A chardonnay of great finesse and poise. 2024–2036.” – 97 pts – Huon Hooke – The Real Review

Ranked #2 Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from 2022 vintage.