The grapes were hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, and fermented in French oak barriques. The wine was aged for nine months in barrel (a third of which was new) with gentle lees stirring when required. It was further rested for two months in tank on lees prior to bottling.
98 Points – Dave Brookes, September 2023, Wine Companion.com.au
“Another alluring Coal River chardonnay release from the folks at Tolpuddle. It's at once full and concentrated but is reined in by a tight framework of acidity, coiling on rails of minerality before powering across the palate. Tension and detail on point, light textural phenolic elements give it a sleek and silken mouthfeel. The fruit tones of white peach, nectarine and citrus are cloaked in soft spice, white floral tones, struck match, almond paste and crushed stone and the wine displays a stony elegance and seriousness on the long finish. If we were to talk in hushed tones about what would constitute a Tasmanian Grand Cru chardonnay, the Tolpuddle would be the front-runner. Superb”
