2023 Ancestral Yeast Chardonnay ‘Acclimatisation & Biomorphic’

$95.00

Sophisticated and intellectual aromas of Nashi fruit, Granny Smith apple, and paw paw gently ease through a myriad of tropical fruit and vanilla slice nuances. The lavishly rich textural palate delivers intense tropical fruit flavours complimented by a delicious buttery mouthfeel.

95 points – Halliday Wine Companion

Body

Medium

Cellaring

13 Years

Type

Vegan White

Winemaker

Mike Hayes

Varietal

Chardonnay

ALC

12.2%

Reviews and Accolades

95 points – Halliday Wine Companion

“This is Flavour Town starring chardonnay. And good for it. A rich white of generous sweet spices, cinnamon toast, light buttery elements, attractive ripe stone fruit characters, creamy vanilla yoghurt notes and a general sense of concentration and power. That being said, acidity is to the task, a freshness sits under the more opulent force of the wine, and it finishes long, gently palate staining, but refreshing. Saline minerality and cashew nut savouriness also play well here, too. It’s an epic wine – bold, balanced and delicious, with levity yet old school-good school sensibility.”

Mike Bennie
Halliday Wine Companion

Art & Science Name Description

Science Word – Acclimatisation
In reference to the Chardonnay vine changing its growing habits to support climate change.

Art Word – Biomorphic
A term referring to abstract forms or images that evoke associations with living forms such as plants and the human body.