Yalumba Eden Valley Wild fermented Chardonnay 2008

This Chardonnay is sourced from the Eden Valley and features the use of indigenous vineyard yeast, or wild yeast, in the fermentation process, which are present on the grapes at time of harvest. The many individual layers of strains each participate in the fermentation process by building layers of complexity and finesse into the wine. Fermented and matured for 7 month in French oak barriques and hogsheads.
Pale gold coloured, the nose displays lifted citrus zest and fresh quince with subtle notes of white nougat and toasted almonds. Finely structured and seamless, the palate is all about texture. Creamy nougat, citrus and hints of white nectarine combine elegantly with the subtle nuances of French oak and a restrained citrus acidity for a lingering finish.Screwcap.