Description
The Hidden Sea Chardonnay
We exist for socially conscious consumers who love great tasting wine, and want to feel a part of something bigger than themselves. For every bottle of The Hidden Sea that we sell, we remove and recycle 10 plastic bottles from the ocean.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
Because we want to leave the world better than it was when we came in, and our wines carry a heritage born from the sea. 26 million years ago, South Australia’s incredible Limestone Coast was submerged by a vast ocean that was home to a thriving marine ecosystem. A series of dramatic ice ages caused the ocean to recede, leaving the area rich with deep limestone deposits containing majestic marine fossils. Ancient mineralized relics, and an extensive museum of marine life, now lay buried beneath the alluvial soils of this World Heritage site. One of these relics is the fossilized remains of an ancient whale which contributes to the rich, fertile soil in our vineyard. It also provides a natural and unique filtration system – perfect for growing the grapes that produce our award-winning wine.
Vintage
Across the Limestone Coast and South Australia, the 2019-2020 season got off to a good start with below average but sufficient rainfall to provide good soil moisture levels. The season was cool and windy which impacted early vine growth, and resulted in smaller than average crops in most vineyards. Heat spikes around Christmas were isolated and the lead up to harvest was cool allowing for ideal, slow flavor development and very little disease pressure. The small quantities of high-quality fruit produced rich wines with great depth and complexity.
Winemaking
Well considered harvest decisions, to ensure the fruit expression and acid levels are in balance to start the winemaking process. The fruit is harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness and is promptly processed into a gentle press on receipt at the winery. The resultant juice is partly clarified and transferred onto oak for fermentation.
The Hidden Sea Chardonnay features a brilliant clarity, pale yellow color with youthful green tints. Aromas of white peach, honeydew melon with generous vanilla and toasty oak. Bright fruit flavors of white peach combine with juicy acidity and a softly textures on the palate. Layers of toasty, well integrated oak on the finish.
The Hidden Sea Chardonnay Notes To Your Senses:
- APPEARANCE: Pale yellow color with youthful green tint
- AROMA: white peach, honeydew melon with generous vanilla and toasty oak
- TASTE: Bright fruit flavors of white peach combine with juicy acidity and a softly texture
- FINISH: Lingering with layers of toasted oak
- ABV: 13%
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