Toolangi has long been regarded as one of the Yarra Valley's finest wineries, with the wines continuing to reach impressive heights under chief winemaker Kaspar Hermann. Hermann's 'site-first' approach allows the vintage and place to dictate rather than forcing a particular style.
The 2023 Toolangi Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a product of a long and and classical season which allowed for long hang times and excellent flavour development. The fruit was whole bunch pressed directly to French oak barriques, puncheons, a foudre (10% new) and a ceramic egg for primary fermentation. Just 10% of the blend underwent malolactic conversion and there was no battonage. The wine rested for 10 months before being bottled.
A vibrant and wonderfully balanced Chardonnay this offers plenty of concentrated white peach and grapefruit flavours, which is supported by lovely natural acidity.
