Set on the truly unique hills surrounding the Moorabool River, 30 kilometres north of Geelong, Victoria, places Clyde Park at the forefront of cool climate viticulture.
The property was established in 1979 with small plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Further plantings have increased the holding to thirty-five acres under vine, expanding the existing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, adding the varieties of Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. Our Pinot Noir consists of seven different clones originating from Switzerland, California, France and Australia.
The site consists of undulating north-easterly slopes. The soil varies from silt/clay to sand loam with basalt over a limestone base. Plantings on our north-easterly slopes provide maximum exposure to sunlight, whilst the river flat area offers warmth and wind protection. Viticulturally the site produces premium fruit of low yields producing balanced wines of great purity, complexity and finesse.
Typically Clyde Park Chardonnay is hand picked, whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented utilising indigenous yeasts, some lees stirring and usually undergoes natural malolactic fermentation. Matured on yeast lees for 11 - 14 months in new, second and third fill French oak barriques.
Wine Region : Geelong
Clones: Penfolds 58, Burg 96, Burg 76, I10V1,I10V3 and I10V5
WineMakers comments:
Colour: Bright and youthful, light to Medium straw with green hues.
Bouquet: Complex nose exhibiting aromas of melon, grapefruit, spice and nutmeg with subtle vanilla nuances.
Palate: Stone and citrus fruits abound intermingling with grilled nuts and oatmeal derived from barrel fermentation and malolactic influences. The complex defined palate displays balanced acidity with light teasing tannins ensuring a long satisfying finish.
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