Chapel Hill Gorge Blk Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Chapel Hill
Label Name:
 
Gorge Blk Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average user rating ~3. 6/5; Chapel Hill product notes an 'award‑winning pedigree' but

Tasting Note
White peach, lime and citrus zest with white nectarine and subtle vanilla/brioche oak influence; medium-bodied with zesty acidity and a clean, slightly creamy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, seafood (grilled prawns, lobster), creamy risotto, pork belly. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, milder Thai green curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and hand-selected; made from free-run juice with minimal intervention, natural clarification and restrained oak/barrel influence for texture.

Vineyard Info
Chapel Hill is a historic McLaren Vale producer perched above the Onkaparinga Gorge; vineyards planted from the 1970s and managed with sustainable practices.