2016 Heritage Late Disgorged Cuvée

Vineyard Location

Situated in Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, at an elevation of 450m, this wine originates from a singular south-facing block within our Ravenswood Lane vineyard. Harvested on February 17th, this elevated site features sparkling Chardonnay clones G9V7 and B277, adding unique character to the blend.

Season

2016 was a year of exceptional quality. The beginning of the season saw a drier, colder winter with below average rainfall leading to an early budburst and lower yields. Average temperatures in summer with minimal heat events and above average rainfall provided a slow, even ripening period and a long vintage, ideal for flavour development and excellent acid retention.

Vinification

Handpicked in the cool morning, Chardonnay grapes underwent immediate whole bunch pressing, extracting the pure free run portion at 550L/t. After settling for 6 hours, the juice was racked into a mix of 228L Barriques and 300L stainless steel Hogsheads. A portion was inoculated with a chardonnay-specific yeast, enhancing varietal characters, while the rest underwent wild fermentation for complexity. After 2 to 3 weeks of steady fermentation and 9 months on lees for Malo-Lactic fermentation, the blend was crafted with 8% new oak and 92% seasoned/stainless. The base wine underwent tirage, with secondary fermentation in the bottle, aging on lees for 8.5 years, and disgorgement with a 4.5g/L dosage.

Technical

Clone: G9V7, B277 • Alcohol: 12.5% • Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L • Total Acidity: 6.16 g/L • pH: 3.13 • Altitude: 420m • Slope: South facing aspect • Vegan: Yes • Contains sulphites

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

Food Match

Shellfish or rich, creamy artisan cheeses

Production

216 Bottles

Winemaker

The Lane Vineyard

Best Drinking

Aged for 8 years for your enjoyment

Size

750ml