95pts James Suckling

A blend of lots from five single-vineyard bottlings, this chardonnay sits on the edge of reduction, with aromas of flint, phosphorus, lemon pith, grapefruit rind, chalk and orange blossoms. The palate is mid-weighted and textural, with a strong mineral drive and a high level of polish, leading into a mouthwatering finish. All the flashiness of the single-vineyard wines at a more approachable price. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Description

Blended exclusively from our single sites in similar proportions, Circle of Fifths wines are made up of the batches that are not chosen for the Single Vineyard wines from that year. They capture the strengths of our unique sites into one wine, coming together to tell a new story. “Where the Single Vineyard wines are the pure tones of each vineyard, Circle of Fifths is the chord.” -Melanie Chester

Vintage Notes

The 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). An exciting ride for our team, but ultimately giving us wines with great flavour, bright acidity and balance.