Description / Reviews
"The juice fermented in a mixture of 600 litre demi-muids and 228 litre barriques. As usual, the new oak component is around 20%. This year has produced a wine of purity and true representation of site. Stone fruit, white flowers and ginger aromatics lead to a mineral driven entry. The light toast, larger format oak brings depth and texture in the mid-palate, allowing the fruit to expand and carry through the full length of the wine." - Domenica, Winemaker
"(Estate grown grapes) Spice, cashewnut, custard and nougat aromas, refreshingly clean and shows no reductive traces. The wine is light, crisp and fresh in the mouth, with a stony minerality, very lightly played oak and emphasises the more-ishness and appetising properties of chardonnay. Refreshing acidity cleanses the finish making it a more Chablis-like iteration of the grape. " - 92 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"The Chardonnay this year is captivating in its purity and its expression, we're very excited about it! Something most fascinating about Peter's fermentation process for his Chardonnay is the "topping up". Rather than manually visiting each barrel throughout vintage, each is connected via the bunghole to an elevated vessel. As fermentation bubbles over, wine travels up to the vessel, and back down again. Constantly moving, contsantly alive, perfectly temperature-controlled and very low-maintenance for the tiny team of two at Domenica. We applaud Peter and Erin for their innovation and continued dedication to excellent value, top quality wines that speak of their place." - The Wine Emporium Notes
