Greg Norman Wine Estates 2011 Chardonnay, Eden Valley

Item Number: 51 65 113 11

Here's a lush, flavorful Chardonnay from Greg Norman Estates. Huge wine enthusiast that he is, Norman, the Golf Champion, decided to become a winemaker. Grapes for this wine were sourced from various high altitude vineyards in the southern end of the Eden Valley region of South Australia. The region is all rolling, exposed hills with a wide range of soil types. Soils on the higher Chardonnay sites are typically a mix of loamy sand to clay loams over weathered rock. With excellent vineyard management, constant monitoring and careful selection of fruit, the quality of the grapes for this wine is very high. To maintain that quality the fruit is fermented in separate batches. Controlled cool fermentation with inoculated yeast in French oak barriques allows for the highest concentration of fruit flavor married elegantly with subtle but supportive spicy oak. Maturation on yeast lees in barrel for 8 months with regular stirring helps to keep the wine fresh and builds finesse, balance and harmony. Each batch is blended to make the best possible wine with the greatest fruit and flavor expression. Flavors of fresh nectarines and lemon zest jump from the glass. Subtle vanilla spice notes along with tropical notes of pineapple and mango on zesty, mouthwatering acidity lead to a lengthy finish. You'll be hard pressed to find character and quality of this level at a better price. On Sale!