Tempus Two 2023 Pewter Chardonnay

Name: Tempus Two 2023 Pewter Chardonnay
Brand: Tempus
Price: 45.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

This is a lifted wine showing notes of stone fruit, honeydew melon, lemon curd and a vanilla creaminess. Subtle notes of oak accompanied by flintiness give this wine great complexity in glass. On the palate, a clean acid line gives wine length and ensure that freshness is upheld and balances well with complexity of flavour.

Overview

The climate in the Hunter Valley is mild and characterised by four very distinct seasons. Considered humid subtropical, with distinctive maritime influences from the Pacific Ocean. The Hunter Valley is one of Australia's hottest but also wettest wine regions. The Barossa is considered a Mediterranean climate typically experiences cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, ideal for grape growing.

The fruit for this wine was crushed and destemmed upon arrival to winery. Inoculated with Alpha yeast followed up with CX9 yeast, cool fermentation takes place to maintain primary fruit characters.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

This wine is very lifted showing notes of stone fruit, honeydew melon, lemon curd and a vanilla creaminess. Subtle notes of oak accompanied by flintiness give this wine great complexity in the glass.

Palate

Wine shows great lifted and brightness of primary fruit which is supported by the complexity of oak and lees contact giving this wine great mouthfeel, texture and fruit profiles. A clean acid line gives wine length and ensure that freshness is upheld and balances well with complexity of flavour.