Description
Made in southern Tasmania by legendary winemaking duo Anna Pooley and Justin Bubb. Rich expression of Chardonnay but focused and crystalline offering ripe white peach and cashew nuts, toasty oak, lemon tart and cinnamon notes, while the palate is vibrantly textured, exhilarating zing, great length. Drink now to 2030+
13.2% ABV.
From the Clarence House website:
Clarence House was built in 1830 on land which was originally the market garden for the city of Hobart. Present owner David Kilpatrick first planted vines on the north-east slopes of the property in 1998. Located in the foothills of the Meehan Ranges, halfway between Hobart and the Coal Valley, Clarence House Estate sits in a unique location atop Jurassic dolerite and basalt soils with low annual rainfall.
Entirely from a single block, utilizing a very high proportion of the prized Penfolds clone. Whole-bunch pressed, wild barrel ferment, six month élevage. A selection of the finest barrels has resulted in in a reserve bottling with new and old French oak, sourced from a combination of barriques and puncheons. Wonderfully complex, boasting citrus and peach stonefruit, tempered by judicious marriage of oak. Robust, concentrated, yet fresh and bound by impeccable structure. Will age gracefully however equally enjoyable fresh and unbridled with appropriate cuisine.