Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021

The Yarra Valley range from Mac Forbes is the entry into their range of regional varieties. They represent a snapshot from across the valley and their vineyards. 

The fruit for the 2021 vintage was destemmed and crushed before pressing. Fermented in old barriques on fine solids and then matured for 11 months in old large and small format oak

In the glass, this chardonnay is a pale lemon colour. Bright green apple, lemon pith and juice, jasmine and white peach on the nose. Slightly salty. High acid, medium-light body, chalky phenolics. More crunchy white peach, lemon juice and pith on the palate. Green apple with bright squeaky clean acid gives focus and length complemented by a faint cream cheese lees note.

Enjoy young but will be rewarded with increased complexity from time in a cellar.

The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal -  Chardonnay
Country - Australia
Region - Yarra Valley, Victoria
Vintage - 2020
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 11.5%