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 2024, Wine Companion.com.au
"It seems a gross understatement to say that Tolpuddle has been in fine form as of late, but they have knocked it out the park again with this release from the cooler '23 vintage. The palest of straw in the glass, the aromas crisp and filigreed. Citrus, white peach and nectarine cut with glorious wisps of struck match and flinty complexity. Grilled hazelnuts, deftly-judged vanillin oak, lardo, white flowers, crushed riverstone, clotted cream and sea spray. The wine envelops the imbiber; flavours precise and pure with an umami-rich, mineral cadence, dreamy texture and daubs of spiced oatmeal, grilled peaches and flint. The finish is sustained, the only thing unresolved the need for another (larger?) bottle. An outstanding Australian chardonnay.”
