Predominantly Mendoza or GinGin clone of Chardonnay, marked by a concentration of fruit characters and high natural acidity, is sourced from Chapman Brook Vineyard in the cooler Karridale sub-region. Most vines are cane pruned and vertical shoot positioned. Hand picked bunches are elevated into a membrane press. The pure free run juices are left to settle overnight before racking into Burgundian coopered French oak barriques for fermentation. Wines are treated to battonage and weekly top ups whilst maturing five months in barrel. Batches are individually assessed and those expressing a juicy, fruit driven flavour with restrained influence of oak are assembled into the final wine. Alcohol 13.0%