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The White Label range boasts wines of rare distinction. Highlights of the vintage, these are contemporary expressions of classic wines, crafted using exceptional fruit from distinctive regions, passionate winemaking expertise and traditional values.
Pristine, elegant fruit creates a refined, distinctive and regionally expressive Chardonnay. Focused acidity drives a complex, structural palate with impeccable balance and exceptional length of flavour.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | John Ashwell |
| Gold | 2017 Royal Hobart Wine Show |
| Silver | 2017 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Silver | 2017 KPMG Sydney Royal Wine Show |
| Silver | 2018 International Wine Challenge |
| Silver | 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards |
| Silver | 2018 Perth Royal Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2017 San Franciso Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2017 Perth Royal Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2017 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
Pristine, elegant fruit provides fresh aromas of white nectarine, apple blossom and lemon, that are enhanced with subtle nutty oak and hints of gunflint.
The Adelaide Hills is one of Australia’s younger wine regions, but it’s as savvy as its famous Sauv Blanc. With a cool climate and high altitude, its dynamic winemakers are also responsible for top notch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The season began very dry, with a warm spring promoting strong canopy growth, and a moderate November ensuring good fruit set. Timely January rains refreshed the vines and allowed for good yields without impacting quality. A very mild February with cold nights slowed ripening, and warm March days with cool nights helped concentrate bright, elegant flavours while retaining long, fine acidity.
John's passion for the wine industry was nurtured early on by his parents, through their own interest in grape growing and determination to set up a successful boutique winery.
As John got older he went on to manage his parents' vineyard in Queensland, located 800 metres above sea level on the Great Dividing Range. For the next two years John followed the annual cycle of grape vines with keen interest, before deciding it was time to learn how to turn grapes into wine.
He enrolled in a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at Charles Sturt University in 2003, and the following years saw John studying while working in Central Victoria, the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Sonoma County in California.
Returning to Australia for vintage in 2008, he decided South Australia was where he would be best placed to continue his winemaking education, so he packed his car with all his belongings and hit the road.
John started at Wolf Blass as a Vintage Winemaker in 2009, and has been working with us ever since. The range of wine styles and winemaking options available are a constant source of inspiration to him, and help drive his determination to ensure every wine under his care is the best it can possibly be.
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