Saint & Scholar Masters Series Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Saint & Scholar
Label Name:
 
Masters Series Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Adelaide Hills
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated 93/100 (18/20) by Australian Wine and Drinks Review; listed by specialty retailers (Saint & Scholar product page, Watson's Wine). Masters Series is a

Tasting Note
Pale straw colour; aromas of lemon curd, mandarin and nashi pear with shortbread and custard hints. Medium-bodied, zesty citrus acidity with mandarin, yoghurt and flinty notes, creamy mid‑palate and a long, bright finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork, creamy risotto, beurre blanc fish. Asian: miso‑glazed salmon/black cod, yakitori or grilled prawns, roast duck with hoisin or mild coconut‑based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, wild-yeast fermentation; matured 8 months in French oak puncheons (50% new). Minimal intervention, small-batch single-block release.

Vineyard Info
Saint & Scholar is the passion project of Stephen Dew and Reid Bosward, based on 49ha in the Adelaide Hills around Gumeracha. Masters Series are small-volume, top‑block releases.