Meaning place of water, Barwang owes the character of it's wines to the most exacting standards of viticulture. An affinity for the land and a holistic approach to sustainable vineyard management is essential to the final goal of delivering bold, flavoursome wines. Characterised by a multitude of steep slopes, rich basalt soils and high altitude, the growing conditions at Tumbarumba contribute greatly to providing a long ripening period which consistently produces Chardonnay with exceptional flavour and heightened concentration of essential varietal fruit.

The assorted blocks of Chardonnay vines are grown to altitudes between 840m and 500m. These sites produce a diversity of parcels from which to assemble a well balanced and complete wine. Following an evening and early morning harvest, fruit is transferred to the winery and tipped directly into the press for a slow, gentle cycle, ensuring only the finest free run juices are extracted prior to a short cold settle. Batches are racked to a selection of new and seasoned French oak barriques, taking along a substantial amount of press solids. A mixture of natural and inoculated yeast ferments encourage complexity. Parcels are stirred regularly and treated to several months maturation before assemblage.