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McHenry Hohnen
Calgardup Brook Vineyard Chardonnay
| The vineyard lies on the south side of the Calgardup Brook which is a westerly flowing stream just south of Witchcliffe. With a gentle northerly aspect and the westerly influence this is a very good vineyard. Vineyard management takes a back to basics approach at McHenry Hohnen embracing sustainable 'Old School' practices that were used before the rise of intense agriculture. | |
| Available Vintages | 2021 2019 2018 |
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| Other vintages | 2022 2017 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2007 |
| Tasting note |
Lifted aromas of sweetly spiced poached pear and white peach meld with lemon meringue pie with underlying wild ferment characters of brioche dough and grilled cashews. The maritime influence of the site is evident via hints of ocean spray and citrus infused acidity, providing a finish that is long, balanced and focused.
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| Awards and Accolades |
95 Points, Ray Jordan, 21st March 2015'Finer and distinctly tighter than the Rocky Road, which is part of the triumvirate of chardonnays from McHenry Hohnen. It's a delicate, refined chardonnay that reflects the excellent vineyard. Crisp and minerally, with light cereal and white peach characters. More grapefruit influence in keeping with that tighter, leaner line through to the finish. Love the style.' 93 points, James HallidayWhole bunch-pressed, wild yeast-fermented, matured in French barriques (20% new) with lees contact. Is very focused and tight, its flavours wound up in a ball of fruit, with generic white stone fruit and melon lurking in the shadows. |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
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