Two in the Bush Chardonnay 2020

Driven predominantly by classic Adelaide Hills stone fruit characters – peach, nectarine and apricot, with hazelnuts and a hint of nougat and spice. Medium bodied, with generous fleshy stone fruit texture. A line of zesty and mineral acidity adds some restraint and poise.

Cane-pruned and early shoot thinned in October to ensure even spacing of bunches. Vertical shoot positioning and multiple wire lifts throughout growing season to allow an even, controlled level of sunlight onto developing bunches. Grapes were harvested between the 27th of February and 12th March.

Fermentation was carried out using predominantly wild, indigenous yeast, with each tank and barrel a unique and individual ferment. Primary fermentation generally lasted 6-7 days, although some barrels took up to 4 weeks. Following primary fermentation, barrels and tanks were left to undergo a partial, natural malolactic fermentation. During this time, all vessels were gently stirred weekly to suspend the lees, giving the wine added texture and flavour.

All barrels and tanks spent 4-6 months on their yeast lees prior to blending. Every Chardonnay barrel and tank is tasted and graded by the winemaking team. The 2020 Two in the Bush Chardonnay consists of 15% new oak from premium, tight grained French coopers, as well as seasoned oak 1 – 8 years old.