2022 Gilbert Chardonnay

Exemplary cool-climate Chardonnay from NSW young gun, Will Gilbert.
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Will Gilbert is a name to watch in NSW wine.

Having grown up in and around his father's winery, Will has NSW wine pumping through his veins. His modern approach to winemaking is winning him plenty of accolades, and drawing plenty of fresh attention toward his family label.

His focused expression of Chardonnay from Orange captures all the freshness and tension that you want to see in Chardonnay from cooler climates. He uses ceramic eggs to excellent effect, highlighting the textural elements of the variety without excessive oak clouding the character of the wine.

It's fresh, lively, and very easy to drink.

93 points - "Maturation in seasoned oak, new oak and concrete for eight months on full lees; stirred and transferred to stainless for two months on full lees. Yellow pear, lemon curd, narcissus blossom and crushed white chalk. White pear skin, vanilla yoghurt and almond biscotti. Lashings of yellow orchard fruits backed by considered and tapered oak use. The acidity carries and there's shortbread and pie crust on the finish. Once again, the quality is supreme at the asking price." - Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    4 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Smooth Chardonnay

    Really nice Chardonnay easy drinking. Highly recommended.

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VINEYARD CONDITIONS

Sourced from the foothills of Mt Canobolas, Orange, these vineyards have soil rich in volcanic ash. It is deep well drained clay loam and red and brown ferrosol soils derived from basalt, with silty textures being found at hill top sites. One of NSW’s cooler regions, Orange has a mean January temperature of 19.5°C with a 15°C variance between summer and winter months, and an average rainfall of approximately 875mm per annum.

With Orange being the highest wine growing region in Australia, grapes grown here not only enjoy all the benefits of its cooler temperatures and unique topography, but also benefit from over 9 hours per day of direct sunshine during the growing season. The combination of both the cooler climate and plentiful sunshine is vital to the fruit's ability to develop intense aromas and maintain flavour, giving these grapes a long mouth feel and flavour profile.

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Handpicked and hand sorted at harvest, these grapes were harvested in small lots in the early morning to take advantage of the cool morning temperatures. The fruit was whole bunch crushed and pressed, separating the free-run from the pressings. Following this the juice was cold settled overnight without the addition of enzymes. Still with a high NTU, the moderate solids juice was racked to oak and concrete tank where primary fermentation took place. Minimalmalolactic fermentation occurred as we sulphured each individual vessel after its completion of primary ferment and optimal balance and texture profile. Maturation in old and new oak and concrete took place for 8 months on full lees before being stirred and transferred to stainless steel for a further 2 months, still on full lees. The overall emphasis is to maintain balance between the characteristics of the fruit and the oak in order to best express the elegance and finesse of this varietal and the terroir of the vineyard, whilst also being a representation of the vintage.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Orange
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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Gilbert Wines

Will Gilbert is a sixth-generation winemaker based in Mudgee in country NSW who's taken up the family mantle.

The Gilbert family sources fruit from local vineyards in and around the Mudgee area as well as from premium vineyards in the cooler region of Orange. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc feature heavily in their excellent lineup as well as a suite of experimental wines, including Pet Nats and Piquettes.

Will is one of the most exciting young winemaking talents in NSW at the moment. If you like to keep your ear close to the ground on what's hot, Will's wines are to have a close eye kept on them.

Winemaker Will Gilbert Gilbert Wines

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