Petaluma; white, "Petaluma Piccadilly Chardonnay". (Yellow label).
Category: Petaluma
"Petaluma Piccadilly Chardonnay" Piccadilly Valley 2019; 75 cl.
29 January 2024
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Tasting Notes :
Petaluma Yellow Label Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley, 2019.
The vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley are some of the coldest and wettest in South Australia;
ideal for grapes such as Chardonnay that appreciate cooler growing conditions.
After harvesting by hand, the majority of the grapes are de-stemmed,
crushed and pressed, a small portion being chilled and then whole bunch pressed.
The musts were cold settled for a week and then seeded with selected yeast
strains to conduct the alcoholic fermentation.
These seeded musts were then transferred to oak barrels,
of varying sizes up to 500 litres with 40% new French oak,
for fermentation. About a 75% malolactic fermentation is carried out
and the wine is aged in oak for about eight months.
Full-flavoured and richly textured, the aromas show lemon curd,
grapefruit and crunchy green apple.
The palate displays creamy barrelferment notes,
cashews and butter, held in check by the fresh finish.
About the wine :
This super white Wine from Petaluma is made
in the Piccadilly Valley area of South Australia.
This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark,
you won't find it at multiple retailers.
Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Accolade Wines.
Petaluma Chardonnay, Piccadilly Valley is a delighful wine,
made from Chardonnay grapes.
This screwcap wine is now available to order via MC Live.
Just perfect with chicken, pork, pastry with rich buttery and creamy sauces.
Chardonnay :
Shar-doe-nay
Chardonnay can produce quality wines in a wide range of climates,
with a real varied style. In cool climates like Champagne or Chablis
it produces a lean steely wine with pronounced acidity.
In warmer climates it develops buttery, honey notes whereas hotter climates,
it's richer in body with the flavour of tropical fruits.
Flavours:
Butter, 
Green Apple , 
Minerals, 
Pineapple, 
Vanilla.