Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Henty Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Seppelt
Label Name:
 
Drumborg Vineyard Henty Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Henty, Victoria
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
95 points — Ray Jordan (WinePilot review of the 2022 release); recommended drinking window cited as ~2023–2031

Tasting Note
Lemon zest, white nectarine and green apple with jasmine and crushed cashew notes; subtle nougat/oak and flinty, saline minerality. Creamy mid‑palate, bright acidity and a long citrus‑driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon and herbs, seared scallops, creamy pasta, grilled white fish (barramundi). Asian: miso‑glazed cod, salmon sushi/sashimi, chicken katsu, mild Thai green curry, yaki udon.

Production Method
Whole‑bunch pressed; barrel fermented on full solids in French oak (≈25–30% new); 100% malolactic; monthly lees stirring; ~9 months maturation in barrel.

Vineyard Info
Single‑vineyard wine from Seppelt’s Drumborg Vineyard (planted 1964 by Karl Seppelt) in cool, maritime Henty; noted for purity, minerality and cool‑climate expression.