Chain of Ponds
The Chain of Ponds winery was established in 1985 on the outskirts of Gumeracha, approximately 4km from the original township. While vineyards have been part of the makeup of the area since colonisation, the Chain of Ponds Winery was the first major planting of any note in the northern area of the Adelaide Hills Wine region.
Four thousand vines were initially planted, covering 9 varieties, consisting of 470 vines of each variety, which was further increased with an additional 150 acres planted in 1989. The first vintage being in 1988.
The winery has more recently extended the vineyard boundaries to source fruit from a much broader area of the region, which has added further complexities and subtleties to the wines themselves.
Chain of Ponds produces a wide range of products and varieties which are perfectly suited to this cool climate region.
The white varietals include Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Semillon and Chardonnay. The reds include popular Australian varieties: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as emerging and exciting varieties for the region: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo.
THE MILLERS CREEK STORY
Chain of Ponds was originally known as the valley of Millers Creek in the mid 1800s. The creek ran all the way from beyond Kersbrook to its confluence with the River Torrens near Prairie in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
The Adelaide Hills Wine Region is world renowned for producing high quality chardonnay. Fresh peach and nectarine flavours dominate the palate with balanced toasty oak and hints of vanilla. A tight citrus acid backbone gives life and structure with a touch of soft oak tannin. Good fruit weight and length make this wine a perfect accompaniment to poultry dishes or it can be enjoyed on its own.
In the Vineyard
The Chardonnay vineyard is situated just out of Lobethal on very sandy soil which gives good drainage and allows the crop level to be controlled. This results in even ripening and the retention of fresh fruit characters and good acidity.
In the Winery
Harvested in the early hours of the morning, the juice was then extracted as soon as possible after harvest to minimize tannin pickup and oxidation. Split into two parcels, one was fully clarified and fermented in stainless steel and the other was partially clarified and fermented in French Oak. After ferment these parcels were blended and matured in old French Oak Hogsheads for 11 months before bottling in March the following year.
In the Glass
Colour Light golden straw with vibrant green hues. Bouquet Lifted notes of white peach and citrus with underlying notes of green apple and hints of pineapple and honeydew melon. Balanced oak aromas give a toasty lift along with a hint of vanilla. Palate Fresh peach and nectarine flavours dominate the palate with balanced toasty oak and hints of vanilla. A tight citrus acid backbone gives life and structure with a touch of soft oak tannin. Good fruit weight and length make this wine a perfect accompaniment to poultry dishes or it can be enjoyed on its own.
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