Product Description
CRITTENDEN ESTATE ‘THE ZUMMA’ CHARDONNAY (750ML)
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
2021 CHARDONNAY
PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH THIS ROAST CHICKEN
VINTAGE
A cool summer with above average rainfall initially gave cause for concern with disease pressure being at its highest in many years. However, through rigorous canopy management and excellent vine health we managed to avoid any botrytis & mildew outbreaks. The moderate weather conditions also allowed for a prolonged ripening season with most reds developing amazing structure & depth of colour, while the whites retained vibrant acidity and an elegance that will provide age-ability for many years to come. With yields being adequate if not bountiful this is certainly a year to remember!
WINEMAKING
The fruit was hand harvested & whole bunch pressed to a mixture of new, one and two year old French oak barriques. All barrels were then allowed to commence fermentation spontaneously with wild (indigenous) yeast, with temperature control being exercised during the fermentation process to ensure the retention of clean fruit characters. The wine was stored, subject to a topping regime, in the same barrels for 11 months, with occasional lees stirring. Approximately 35% of the wine underwent malolactic conversion. In February of 2022 the wine was assembled in tank where it was made cold & protein stable and filtered in readiness for bottling.
NOSE
Lemon zest and fig with almond notes providing savouriness.
PALATE
A rich and complex wine that retains a level of finesse due to its cool maritime climate.
DRINK WITH
Roast chicken with thyme butter, grilled scallops, creamy fish pie. Try our recipe for CUMIN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMON BUTTER & OLIVE
CELLARING
Enjoy now or over the next 7 years.
12.5% ALC/VOL
Crittenden Estate is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s oldest and most iconic wineries. Family owned and operated since 1982 Crittenden Estate is known for its exemplary quality cool climate wines that have consistently received awards and accolades worldwide. They were recently awarded The Dr Alan Antcliff Award for their commitment to environmental excellence.
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