2012 Carlei Estate Chardonnay ABV 11.3% this Amarone is a natural

this Amarone is a natural match for game

named after Peggy Hill

not an accountant

20% of the oak is new

structure and remarkable length

2012 Carlei Estate Chardonnay ABV 11.3% this Amarone is a naturalSourced from the Yarra Valley, this Chardonnay spent 14 months in French oak (50% new), with partial malolactic fermentation and occasional btonnage for texture and complexity. The nose opens with preserved lemon, grilled peach, dried lily, and yellow stone fruit, layered over hints of popcorn and roasted cashew. On the palate, it delivers wafer biscuit, crme brle, and late emerging honeyed tones. A vibrant line of acidity brings a lemon sorbet tang