Pirramimma French Oak Chardonnay 2018 (12 x 750mL) SA

Description:

The moderate summer and temperate autumn were ideal for producing quality Chardonnay fruit.

We selected fruit from our Homestead and Johnston Road blocks, plus fourth generation growers on McMurtrie Road and Badgers Road near Kuitpo in the Adelaide Hills. The cool climate Adelaide Hills Fruit complemented the richer McLaren Vale component. Each vineyard was picked at differing Baume levels to guarantee a spectrum of flavours.

A portion of each vineyard was barrel fermented in new Tonnellerie Quintessence French Oak, using 7 different yeast strains, including Wild Yeast.

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The moderate summer and temperate autumn were ideal for producing quality Chardonnay fruit.

We selected fruit from our Homestead and Johnston Road blocks, plus fourth generation growers on McMurtrie Road and Badgers Road near Kuitpo in the Adelaide Hills. The cool climate Adelaide Hills Fruit complemented the richer McLaren Vale component. Each vineyard was picked at differing Baume levels to guarantee a spectrum of flavours.

A portion of each vineyard was barrel fermented in new Tonnellerie Quintessence French Oak, using 7 different yeast strains, including Wild Yeast.

Region:
SA - Other South Australian
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

A blend of grapes grown in McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, this is fabulous fragrant on the nose showing golden peach, mango, lemon peel, nougat and cedar characters. The palate displays excellent weight and succulent fruit flavours together with stylish oak nuances, finishing wonderfully long and delicious. At its best: now to 2025. $30.00. www.pirramimma.com.au. Feb 2020. - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Winery Tasting Notes

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The complex nose displays nutty smoky oak, melon, peach and citrus aromas, with a hint of apple. With the palate delivering peacharine, grapefruit, smoky almond, rockmelon and tinges of mandarin and cashew. A multifaceted, textured wine with fruit, oak and natural acidity in harmony, finishing with great length of flavour. Approachable now or will reward short term cellaring.

Medals & Trophies

GOLD MEDAL:

AWC Vienna 2019

Silver

AWC Vienna International Wine Show 2020

Winery Profile

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BEST AUSTRALIAN PRODUCER 2015 2016 2017 & 2020

5-Star Winery - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition 

"Best Fortified Wine" at 2017 AWC- Vienna- Trophy Winner- Pirramimma Digby.

"Best Red Wine of the Year" 2013 Ironstone Petit Verdot McLaren Vale, 95 Points- 2016 AWC Vienna, 95 points- 2016 James Halliday

Pirramimma wins Best Australian Producer (the fourth time in six years) PLUS 14 GOLD MEDALS and 12 SILVER MEDALS. This showcase event attracted 11, 232 entries from 1510 wine producers from 41 countries.

In 1892 Alexander Campbell Johnston planted the first small vine cuttings on his newly purchased 97 hectare property in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Alexander settled with his family on the property and proudly named it ‘Pirramimma’, an Aboriginal phrase meaning ‘the moon and the stars’. More than 115 years and three generations later the Johnston Family still operates one of Australia’s oldest and proudest family owned and run wineries - Pirramimma. Making wines that range from the traditional to the innovative, Pirramimma is pure McLaren Vale. As one of the original landholders in the region the family is committed to its home and the regionally unique wines they produce.

Geoff Johnston, Grandson of Alexander, is the modern custodian of the family heritage. The Johnston family have grown the property from 97 hectares in 1892 to 250 hectares today. The family philosophy is to produce wines from estate grown grapes, ensuring the highest quality standards are met and the unique regional characters are displayed.

2011 Trophy Winner at International Wine and Spirit Competition (London, UK)

The 2007 Pirramimma ACJ has won the coveted Glenelly Trophy for Best Blended Red Wine at the prestigious 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition. The wine a unique blend of Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon has won this fantastic award above all other blended wines from across the globe. Named in honour of Pirramimma founder Alexander Campbell Johnston, the 2007 ACJ is only the second release of this limited production wine, the first being the Gold Medal winning 2004 vintage. Only produced if varietal parcels display outstanding character, the barrel select 2007 ACJ was limited to 500 dozen.

"With 120 years of winemaking history, it is a great achievement from the team to win any Trophy in such a competitive industry, but to win a major Trophy at one of the Worlds most important Wine Competitions is a tremendous result for McLaren Vale and Pirramimma" Geoff said.

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Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 12 x 750mL units
  • SA - Other South Australian, South Australia
  • Screwcap closure
  • 13.0% alc.

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