Two Rivers Reserve Chardonnay

Vintage: 2008 • Limited Availability

Varietal(s): 100% Hunter Valley Chardonnay

tasting notes

This wine is pale yellow in colour with a lifted aroma of green melons and citrus peel. The nose is balanced by underlying toasty notes from the French oak. The palate is rich with a subtle creamy mouth feel of intense chardonnay flavour, finishing with a lovely long palate with clean crisp acid.

AWARDS: Gold 2009 Hunter Valley Wine Show Class 28; Bronze - 2009 Cowra Wine Show Class 50

winemaking

This wine had limited skin contact after crushing and was allowed to settle in tank for 24 hours. 40% of the blend was fermented in new French oak with the balance cool fermented in Stainless Steel. Maturation was in new French oak for 6 months.

technical notes

Date Harvested: 21.01.08

Baume Level: 12 deg;

Alcohol by Volume: 12.3%

Standard Drinks: 7.3

vineyard

This wine is from the spectacular 'Inglewood' Vineyard located in the upper reaches of the Hunter Valley. The name 'Two Rivers' was drawn from the Vineyards unique position nestled on the banks of the Hunter River near its confluence with the Goulburn.

Perfect Partner - Food & Wine

This wine is so versatile that it can be enjoyed with a wide range of food flavours such as white meats, creamy pasta dishes and fresh seafood.

• Orange glazed Roast Chicken
• Creamy bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine
• Atlantic Salmon