Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

A majority of the 'Best Blocks' chosen for this multi-Gold-winning Chardonnay are located in the Wilyabrup sub-region of the Margaret River, not far from some of Australia's most prestigious, high-end wineries. The Miles from Nowhere winemaking team selected a natural yeast strain, isolated in Burgundy. Known to enhance fruit aromas during fermentation, it also provides texture, whilst aging over 10 months in French barriques. Barriques were individually tasted and selected for the final blend. Lifted intense varietal characteristics of white nectarine, lemon and crème brulee notes. Clean stone fruit and citrus dominate the palate, with almond meal, and creamy notes, enabled by yeast lees autolysis. Vanilla, shortbread are also integrated with the fruit and cream characters, with the fruit acidity, providing length and freshness to the palate. This integration will only increase with careful cellaring.