We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
About This Wine
Chardonnay is the pinnacle of white wines in Margaret River and we love the class, finesse and its suitability to wild fermentation. Blackwood Valley is a diverse region inland of Margaret River and this vineyard is renown for its powerful Dijon clone chardonnay. We like the Great Southern for its lean tight chardonnay, which adds fruit lift and length to the blend.
We utilize a mix of clones from both Margaret River and Blackwood. The Dijon clones (seductively named 76,95,96 and 277) are sourced from 2 sites, the balance all being the WA “Gin Gin” clone.
The 2022 vintage was an excellent Chardonnay year with higher natural acids in combination with great fruit intensity perfect for wild ferments with cloudy juices to add complexity.
The 2020 Tough Love is true to its origins being fruit driven with white and yellow nectarine, cashew and almond meal texture with long fine melon and guava finish. Enjoy with a Wildcats game, preferably a grand final win.
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
We utilize a mix of clones from both Margaret River and Blackwood. The Dijon clones (seductively named 76,95,96 and 277) are sourced from 2 sites, the balance all being the WA “Gin Gin” clone.
The 2022 vintage was an excellent Chardonnay year with higher natural acids in combination with great fruit intensity perfect for wild ferments with cloudy juices to add complexity.
The 2020 Tough Love is true to its origins being fruit driven with white and yellow nectarine, cashew and almond meal texture with long fine melon and guava finish. Enjoy with a Wildcats game, preferably a grand final win.
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Brand | Snake & Herring |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Margaret River Wine
In the southwest of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is unique in that it is the most maritime-influenced region in all of Australia. The cool Indian ocean breezes come in through the summer to keep the temperatures around the vines steady resulting in an unusually even accumulation of warmth in the growing season. It is also quite dry as interestingly less than 20% of the annual rainfall occurs as the grapes are growing. The region’s climatic factors have been compared to what Bordeaux would be like in a dry season. While the region’s total production is relatively small (3% of Australia’s total wine production), it is responsible for 20% of our premium wine market.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz as well as Bordeaux blends are all very popular red wine options in the region.
For whites, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age worthy Chardonnays are the specialties.
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