Tasting Notes
I adore the wines of Jura so the making of this wine came very naturally. 100% Chardonnay from the high-elevation vineyard (860masl) of Gordon Hill in Orange, NSW. The grapes are hand-picked and basket pressed to old barrels for natural fermentation on full solids. Once primary and malo-lactic fermentations are complete the barrels are left untopped for a further 12 months to develop a protective flor. The wine is bottled unfiltered, unfined and unsulfured.
The Orange Chardonnay is an intense and savoury expression of the variety. Rock salt, nuttiness, putty and stone fruits. It’s deeply layered in secondary and tertiary characters but underpinned by primary fruit. The wine is mouth-coating showing richness in weight yet freshness in both texture and acidity. Decant and serve with poultry, mushrooms, sausage or Comte. - Chris L
CLO is a micro-vigneron in NSW. Chris Loth sources fruit from growers in Orange and Tumbarumba, but also manages a vineyard of his own in Tumbarumba. The grapes are grown in high altitude vineyards of varying soil types and micro-climates, each yielding a unique character. The grapes are handpicked and fermented wild in a variety of vessels with out any additions. Elevage is at minimum 18 months before being bottled unfined, unfiltered and unsulfured. They are each full of character, as represented by the expressions on the labels, and are exciting and interesting drinks. Clean and stable too.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | New South Wales |
| Sub Region | Orange |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |