Felton Road Chardonnay 'Block 6' (limited) (Oct) 2021 woodlands The great-grandfather of the current

The great-grandfather of the current owner

The fruit was crushed to our specialised Pinot Noir fermenter

the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza

and a touch of refreshing astringency to close

stainless steel tank (no oak) and tank with new French oak staves for 12 months

Felton Road Chardonnay 'Block 6' (limited) (Oct) 2021 woodlands The great-grandfather of the currentRiper and more boldly fruited than what is typical for a Felton Road Chardonnay, but this is what is consistently delivered from the steeper and more elevated, north facing, Block 6 site. The heaviness must be taken in context, as it still possesses a subtle hand, the tight acidity and fine minerality that has become the hallmark of our Chardonnays. A fascinating contrast.