Chardonnay
Ada River Chardonnay 2022
Patrick Sullivan

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Producer: Patrick Sullivan

Region: Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Wild Scale: 2/5

Vegan friendly wine

13% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Chardonnay grapes from a single plot were harvested by hand. Whole bunches were pressed into barrels where fermentation with indigenous yeast took place. Aged in barrels for 12 months. No filtration or fining. Small amount of added sulphur on bottling.

This Wine: Gippsland is known for its big and bold Chardonnays but this is on the other side of the spectrum with a delicate complexity and fresh acidity. So much to enjoy here! Notes of lime cordial, lemon zest, honeysuckle, custard and more. Depth and elegance. A wine that shows Patrick Sullivan can be a serious guy as well! Should age very well.

Notes on the Winemaker: Patrick Sullivan and his wife Megan produce wine in the rural region of Gippsland, Victoria. In the UK, he generated a real buzz for himself with the fun and accessible Jumpin' Juice project but in recent years he has been producing more and more serious and complex wines that offer intriguing glimpses of this magical, Australian terroir. He dedicates most of his time in the vineyard to help his fruit reach its highest potential which then allows a more hand off approach in the winery.