Bay Of Fires Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bay Of Fires
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Coal River Valley, East Coast, Pipers River, Derwent Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Previous Bay of Fires releases have strong critical recognition (James Halliday scores up to the high 90s for earlier vintages; 2022 Chardonnay cited at ~92 JH). 2023 listings show broad retailer praise but individual 100-point critic scores vary by vintage/retailer

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hue; aromas of white nectarine, peach, lemon curd, orange blossom, roasted hazelnut and flint. Juicy, refined palate with bright acidity, subtle French oak and a silky, textured finish (cool-climate style).

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon & thyme, creamy seafood risotto, grilled prawns, butter-poached lobster. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed black cod, Thai green curry (milder), tempura prawns, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallion.

Production Method
Fruit hand-harvested from Tasmanian sites; cool ferment in stainless steel with portion in French oak; partial malolactic fermentation and lees contact for texture.

Vineyard Info
Bay of Fires sources fruit from leading Tasmanian vineyards (Coal River Valley, East Coast, Pipers River, Derwent). Brand focuses on cool-climate, premium Tasmanian wines.