Stonier Reserve Chardonnay
$4399each
$527DOZEN
WineryStonier
Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Mornington
  Victoria
Each $43.99
$527.00
Currently out of stock
A Burgundy interpretation of Mornington, the ultimate expression of terroir. Three particular blocks have consistently provided Stonier with low yields of quality fruit, mature hand tended vineyards aged well over twenty years. The vines are predominantly planted to cooler sites around Merricks and Merricks North, harvested slightly later in the season than some of the younger Stonier sites. A rich and engaging style to match with seared Moreton Bay Bugs, deglazed with amandes effilées and sauterne.
The climate and proximity to the sea of sites contributing fruit affects each differently, the distinctive flavours contribute complexity. An unwavering focus on style and structure ensures that the wine reflects the diverse flavours and textures from across the sites without any single aroma or flavour dominating the final wine. The aim is for typicity from vintage to vintage, rather than a blended complexity. The majority of fruit is whole bunch pressed, completely barrel fermented and treated to full malolactic in high quality French oak barriques, a third of which are new. Stonier is treated to a course of monthly lees stirring for up to a year, followed by racking and filtration to bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Pale gold with bright green hues. Lemon and grapefruit aromas, hints of peach and hazelnut are supported by notes of well integrated French oak. Fine fruit and mineral palate, with great intensity of lemon citrus and cream in the mid to back palate. Excellent length and balance, Stonier finishes long and lasting with clean acidity.
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About Stonier Wines
In 1978, Brian Stonier and his wife Noel established the Stonier vineyard in the coastal town of Merricks, one hour southeast of Melbourne, ten minutes from the challenging surf beaches of Bass Straight
Decades later, the name Stonier is widely recognised as a producer of exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. At the heart of Stonier lies a meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking. A desire to reflect the imprint of each site, through subtle variations in flavour and texture, interweaving these differences to form elegant wines of seamless complexity has earned Stonier a place amongst the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers in Australia. Stonier sources Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from over 150 acres across 5 selected sub-regions; Merricks North, Balnarring, Tuerong, Red Hill and at the estate vineyards in Merricks which span over 50 acres. Stonier»