Chardonnay //​ Ministry of Clouds

A pure and tightly wound wine showing the muscle and intensity of the low yielding Derwent Valley site, and the fineness and acid line synonymous with the Coal River Valley. A shy and somewhat restraint nose exuding white flowers, peach, nectarine characters, and subtle hints of nougat and wood spice. On the palate, a bedrock of chalky minerality supports a core of intense stone fruit, framing its lingering acidity.

Winemaker

Bernice Ong &
​Julian Forwood

Farming

Sustainable.

Region

Derwent Valley & Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Vineyard

Sourced from an exquisite 37-year-old north easterly vineyard 75 meters above the Derwent River, supplemented by fruit from a prominent Coal River vineyard.

Grapes

Chardonnay

Winemaking

Handpicked, whole bunch pressed to largely old barrels for fermentation.Then all barrels topped & sulphured to prevent malolactic fermentation and retain natural acidity. Lees were lightly stirred only for the early part of maturation to build texture and complexity. Matured in old oak for 11 months.