Wakefield
- Region
- Clare Valley
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
Jaraman is the aboriginal word for seahorse and this range has been named after the fossilised remains of seahorses that were found on the family’s Clare Valley estate and are found on all of the Wakefield wine labels. Jaraman wines are created from the fusion of two exceptional parcels of fruit from iconic wine regions in Australia. The result is a single variety wine which is multi-dimensional, highlighting and enhancing the nuances of both terroirs.
Tasting note
On release, the wine is pale straw colour with a slightly green tinge to the edge. There are lifted, complex aroma of subtle white peach and nectarine along with secondary aromas of cream and cashew nuts from lees stirring and oak maturation. The palate is elegant in weight and delicate in structure yet rich in flavours. The Clare Valley component delivers mid-palate weight and richness with fleshy stone fruit flavours. The Adelaide Hills component delivers elegance and length. Barrel fermentation and subsequent battonage has given the wine a deliciously creamy mid palate. French oak fermentation and maturation has added a strong cashew character and subtle spice to the palate. The wine has a clean and crisp acid structure and great persistence.
