2022 Sinapius Close Planted Chardonnay

Intense and peachy, this is a deliciously complex Chardonnay from northern Tassie.

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It's a tale of two halves with the Close Planted Chardonnay from Sinapius.

The nose is all-powerful with cedary oak, struck match and cooked peach notes. But then the palate is surprisingly elegant, tightly-coiled and minerally, and the fruit flavours move more towards fresh lemon, and grapefruit.

The finish is long and concentrated, with some youthful savoury oak notes. An excellent Chardonnay that is among our favourites from Tasmania. 

Grown exclusively from our dry grown, high density planted blocks. With between 7,700 – 9,615 vines per hectare, and 9 different Chardonnay clones, we harvested less than 1kg per vine. The grapes were handpicked at 11.2 – 11.5° baumè, then pressed to tank without enzymes. Lightly settled overnight, then transferred to barrel retaining most of the solids. Wild yeast fermentation and maturation in 600 litre and 225 litre French oak barrels (15% new) for 12 months. 100% malolactic fermentation.

The wine was blended after 12 months on full lees and settled in tank for a further six months to allow for integration and natural clarification to avoid need for fining or filtration. Bottled in October 2023.

Nectarine and grapefruit pith, some lightly grilled nuts roll out as a first impression and confirmation the expression of nature through the vineyard has been shaped by deft hands. Then the intriguing undercurrents emerge. Aloe and oyster shell. This is a wine that’s been allowed to explore far horizons without ever losing sight of home.

It’s composed and finely balanced, fruit and acid in sync across the palate, drive and energy in abundance.

2102 bottles produced. Alc.13%. Cellar to 2032

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Tasmania
Australian State TAS
Feature Women in Wine
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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Sinapius

Sinapius is a premium boutique Tasmanian winery started by two young, passionate winemakers.

The couple, Vaughn Dell & Linda Morice, purchased the site when they were only 24-years-old and chose to plant their vines in the Burgundian fashion opting for high-density planting and low-yielding crops. Their small labour of love has budded into one of Tasmania's most exciting viticultural projects.

Vaughn passed away tragically in 2020, however, the Sinapius label continues under the guidance of Linda and the help of some loving friends. The Sinapius wines are of extremely high quality, made in small amounts and showcase their unique patch of dirt with transparency, purity and power.

Linda Morice in the Sinapius Cellar Discover Sinapius

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