2021 Ten Minutes by Tractor Trahere Chardonnay

Highly Rated
A massive 98 points from Huon Hooke and just a stunning Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.

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Here we have the stunning debut of Ten Minutes by Tractor's 'Trahere' range, a new premium offering combining the best parcels of fruit across the Judd, McCutcheon and Spedding vineyards. And what a debut!

'Trahere' is a Latin verb, meaning 'to pull' - a reference to owner Martin Spedding's love of tractors! As Spedding explains, these wines are "a culmination of all these elements: the land we work and care for, our drive to make progress and pull forward, our passion to learn and bring people together to produce the best wines possible from this Bunurong land".

This Chardonnay is a frighteningly fine, long and detailed wine, with waves of powerful fruit riding along a tight mineral core. A massive 98 points from Huon Hooke and just a stunning Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.

98 points

"Bright light to medium depth yellow colour, the bouquet wonderfully detailed with several variations on citrus, especially lemon and grapefruit, plus hints of beeswax and lightly toasted hazelnuts. Oak is seamlessly integrated. In the mouth, very intense and yet refined and light on its feet, with refreshing properties and tremendous persistence. A great chardonnay."

- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

98 points - "Bright light to medium depth yellow colour, the bouquet wonderfully detailed with several variations on citrus, especially lemon and grapefruit, plus hints of beeswax and lightly toasted hazelnuts. Oak is seamlessly integrated. In the mouth, very intense and yet refined and light on its feet, with refreshing properties and tremendous persistence. A great chardonnay." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

Vintage

A wet spring with moderate temperatures resulted in good healthy canopies with lower than average yields across all our vineyards. Higher than average rainfall and moderate temperatures over the summer, together with some dry spells, resulted in slow ripening and concentration of flavour and good acidity. This vintage has produced some wonderful wines with great concentration and fine detail.

Winemaking

Handpicked and hand sorted before a gentle whole bunch press. The juice was settled in stainless steel for 24 hours before being racked to barrel, taking the light fluffy lees as well, and a wild fermentation. The malolactic fermentation was natural and each barrel stopped, based on taste and balance. After 10 months, individual barrels and components were carefully selected (20% new oak) before being blended and filtered into bottle.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of macadamia and white blossom pave the way for this beautifully fine and classic Chardonnay. There is a mineral core that is the foundation from beginning to end. It has a seductive round and creamy mid palate layered with grapefruit pith, makrut lime and nectarine, yet it leaves plenty of room for all the textural elements and has a long and mineral finish.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 98
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
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