Ten Minutes by Tractor 'Estate' Chardonnay 2023
The Wine
The 2023 Estate Chardonnay is a blend of the estate's top single vineyards, Gabrielle, Mills, McCutcheon and Wallis. Each site adds a layer of complexity to the Ten Minutes signature Chardonnay. All fruit is hand picked, hand sorted and whole bunch pressed separately, lightly racked then transferred into seasoned french oak barrels for wild fermentation. Malolactic was spontaneous and completed varying levels across the barrel selection. The wine is matured for 10 months in French oak barrels (17% New) then transferred to concrete for a further 6 weeks before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
A truly delightful wine exhibiting notes of white nectarine alongside baked lemon tart and cinnamon spice that marries seamlessly with its mineral edge. Its subtle complexity is complemented by a creamy mascarpone nuance -fresh, enduring, and well-rounded, with a gentle phenolic grip that persists. Well done!
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sun Region - Mornington Peninsula
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml