Grant Burge Benchmark Chardonnay 2013.

Bright gold hue. Vibrant citrus, floral and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is lean and racy, fine natural acidity lending great length to the citrus flavours, a well rounded palate from time spent on lees. Clean varietal characters and rich textures, offering fine balance and remarkable approachability whilst young.

Matching with food:		Fresh seafood or spicy fish and chicken dishes. Pork · Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) · Vegetarian · Poultry
Serving temperature:		6° - 8°C
Suggested glass:		Wine glass for red wines

WINERY:
The Winery:	Grant Burge
Region:	Barossa Valley, Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills, Australia
CHARACTERISTICS:
Alcohol:	Alcohol: 12.5 %
Grape Varieties:	Chardonnay
Vintage:	2013
VINIFICATION:
Vinification:	The fruit was chilled and whole bunch pressed, with 95% of the wine fermented in a combination of new, one, two and three year old French oak hogsheads (55% New oak). 5% was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. 15% of this wine also completed malolactic fermentation to soften the palate and add extra complexity. The oak matured component was aged for 6 months, with regular lees stirring to enhance the structure of the wine prior to bottling.