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2022 Howard Vineyard "Icon" Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc De Blancs No. 4
2022 Howard Vineyard "Icon" Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc De Blancs No. 4 | Harriette's MT
Our finest release yet. Winemaker Tom Northcott
Tastes of lemon rind, stone fruit, key lime and grape fruit flavours. The Chardonnay offers great length and fresh acidity. A layered wine showing delicate use of oak and complexity from the malolactic fermentation. Finishing dry with a hint of creaminess
Winemaking
100% Chardonnay. The fruit was hand picked early from low yielding vines, chilled and whole bunch pressed with primary fermentation using traditional EC-118 champagne yeast. Using a mix of stainless steel and 50% barrel fermented with partial malolactic fermentation to gives fullness but still retain freshness. This wine then undergoes traditional fermentation in bottles and is kept on lees for 42 months. Disgorged March 24.
Bouquet
An aromatic profile of vibrant citrus and crisp orchard fruits—lemon, yellow pear, and red apple—complemented by the elegant, yeasty complexity of brioche and stone fruit.
Palate
Vibrant citrus and key lime flavours are layered with stone fruit, red apple and toffee. This wine showcases great structural length and fresh acidity, balanced by subtle oak and a creamy complexity. A dry, refined finish.
Varieties
Chardonnay
Country
Australia
Alcohol %
12.5%
Vintage
2022
Region
Adelaide Hills
Bottle Size
750mL
Perfect Match
Kingfish Sashimi.
Match the 2022 Howard Vineyard Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc De Blancs with Fresh Oysters or Kingfish Sashimi.