This is a classic cool climate Chardonnay, characterized by its finesse, elegance, and deep flavor profile, designed to age gracefully for 10 or more years. This goal is central to the ‘Block Wine’ project. The wine is beautifully light yet offers the complexity and enduring length derived from some of our oldest vines.

Carefully hand-harvested from Delamere's oldest vines during the cool morning hours, the fruit is whole-bunch pressed in our small press, then settled and racked with light, fluffy solids into oak. Slow fermentation occurs with indigenous yeast in 100% new oak, followed by wild fermentation until dry. Malolactic fermentation is initiated, and stirring of the yeast lees enhances mouthfeel. The wine is matured in oak for 12 months, then bottled with minimal filtration under cork and wax seal. It is further aged in the bottle for an additional 12 months before release to ensure it has settled properly.