{"title":"Pemberton","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"smithbrook-2023-single-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Single Vineyard Chardonnay is produced from the Smithbrook Vineyard in the heart of the Pemberton wine region in Western Australia. Winemaking remains traditional, with Winemaker Ben Rector respecting the fruit through a minimal intervention approach in the winery. Fruit is hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, before undergoing wild fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just the winemaking approach that is impressive; the 2023 vintage in Pemberton was excellent, with wines showing bright, complex fruit flavours, balanced acidity and restrained power. Oak influence has also imparted \u003cspan\u003ea creamy mouthfeel and texture to the final wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious Chardonnay which delivers well above its price point. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw with green tinges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex lifted nose with an abundance of yellow tropical fruit, charry oak influence, and subtle gun smoke sulphide complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich, dense flavour profile with complex secondary flavours of nougat and pie crust derived from yeast lees autolysis and regular stirring during the maturation stage.  A crunchy acid backbone helps maintain the fruit intensity and prolong the length of this delicious Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking beautifully now and will cellar for up to 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage is typified by a cool, late spring, and mild warm summer. Below average rainfall for the growing season resulted in reduced yields overall, but fruit intensity and ripeness of the estate whites were especially strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has once again been handpicked from our Gingin cloned vines, which typically produces Chardonnay with outstanding flavour and intensity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced solely from the Smithbrook Vineyard, the winemaking techniques are implemented to best represent the terrior of this Pemberton site.  Fruit was handpicked in the cool morning and refrigerated overnight to minimise oxidation, before gentle pressing to new and seasoned French oak barrels for wild fermentation. Regular stirring of the lees during and after ferment contribute texture, while enhancing the complexity.  The wine was matured in oak for 6 months, before individual barrels were selected to create the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePemberton \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTA (Acidity): 6.40 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Real Review, February 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale straw yellow colour, the nose offers inviting soft tropical fruit and grapefruit aromas. Medium weight and still rather closed, it has delicious purity of fruit in the mouth, finishing long and elegant. Should build richness with a couple of years in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[points rating=\"92\" title=\"The Real Review 2024\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRay Jordan WA Wine Review 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best Chardonnays from Smithbrook in recent years. Really nails it in every way. Immediately opens with a mix of stone fruit and cutting lemon tang merging with a roasted almond character. The palate is intense and penetrating with the support of a fine persistent acidity. Has a savoury minerally finish to complete a very tidy wine. 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Stunning white floral perfume, poached pear aromas and hints of flinty wet stone surround a nervy, citrus acidity and delicious pithy texture. This is a moreish, award-winning wine that will have you wondering why you've never heard of it before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant clarity, pale lemon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine that is varietally expressive in its subtle white floral perfume, poached pear aromas and hints of flinty wet stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nervy, citrus acidity drives the wine long, through waves of pithy texture and nashi pear fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy now, lightly chilled.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring rain led to healthy vine growth and a mild summer meant that fruit had longer ripening periods on the vine. 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White stone fruits meet pomelo and lemon sugar glaze. There is a summer island vibe with coconut water, pineapple juice and hot sand. The subtle French oak fermentation and barrel age has given the wine good bedrock for a lovely oval shape on the palate. It's refreshing, fruity and precise. Dry on the finish. A wine for a diverse array of white wine palates. Drink now. 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