Chardonnay du Monde 2005 - Bronze
Chardonnay du Monde 2004 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Silver
2002 was a difficult year in respect of vinification. The yield per ton of juice was very low, giving the Chardonnay a bit more concentration than usual. 20% of the crop was vinified separately in stainless steel in order to preserve as much varietal fruit as possible, giving me options at bottling. In line with my brief and the Slaley credo, the wine was blended for maximum expression of Terroir, rather than Cooper. Experiment with goat’s cheese dishes and patè.