Medhurst Wines: "Estate Grown, Low Cropped, Hand Made"
Medhurst Wines is the realisation of the long held and shared vision of Ross and Robyn Wilson to make wines of provenance from their Yarra Valley property. Each Medhurst wine reflects the site and variety from which it is made and the season in which it is grown.
The Medhurst Vineyard was particularly chosen for its favourable microclimate, north facing slopes, good drainage and magnificent aspect. It was planted in 2000 with chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.
With the sole objective of making the best wine possible, careful vineyard management ensures yields are low, averaging two tonnes per acre and providing intensely flavoured fruit.
Each parcel of fruit receives the same care and attention in the winery as in the vineyard. New and older French oak is used after considering the potential for each parcel. The wines that result are released only when they are ready and are of the standard to which Medhurst is committed. At all times quality is paramount.
Tasting Notes
Yarra Valley, Victoria. This wine is complex, well structured and elegant. It has a full palate, creamy butterscotch nose, excellent oak balance with good persistence and length. The grapes have been hand picked early producing a wine with a lower alcohol level. The fruit was then whole bunch pressed before maturation in French oak. The wine was left on lees for the duration of its time in oak. This has resulted in the wine showing great complexity yet retaining the fresh fruit characteristics of classic Yarra Valley cool climate Chardonnay.
The chardonnay block is situated at the entrance to the property. The site has a slightly westerly aspect and is quite cool with the sun rising late in the morning. The soil is quite rich and its water holding capacity is also high.
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