Lillydale Estate Chardonnay 2009
$2499each
$299DOZEN
WineryLillydale Estate
Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Yarra Valley
  Victoria
Each $24.99
$299.00
Currently out of stock
The inspiration behind Lillydale Chardonnay is to collate a series of components which speak of the terroir whence they came, assembling them into a complete wine, which expresses the Yarra Valley as a whole. Richly barrel fermented and treated to a luxuriant lees stirring, Lillydale reveals long orchard fruit characters, defining the tastefully oaked Yarra Valley Chardonnay style.
Lillydale Estate is set amongst the undulating hills near Seville in the Yarra Valley. In addition to a long history of claiming gold and trophies at national wine shows, some of Lillydale Estate's most prestigious awards have included Best Victorian White at the Royal Melbourne. Parcels of fruit from choice sites on various aspects are assembled to construct the definitive Yarra Valley Chardonnay. The finest free run juices are filled to seasoned and new oak barrels for the addition of special yeasts and twenty days fermentation, followed by two months weekly battonage. Components are assembled into the finished wine after a year's maturation in April the following year, filtered and lightly fined. Alcohol 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Pale straw with light green hues. Fresh aromas of peach, cashew nuts, fig and melon are complemented by secondary butterscotch notes. Well integrated over fine French oak characters. Stonefruit and citrus flavours dominate the superbly textured palate. A full bodied Chardonnay with the character of peach kernel, balanced by mineral acid and an excellent core of mid palate which fruit persisits, lingering and long.
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More About Lillydale Estate Winery
Proudly owned by the McWilliam family, Lillydale Estate consistently produces very high quality, award winning wines. Managed by Max McWilliam himself, Lillydale Estate's restaurant and catering facilities are like another world away
Produced from premium grapes grown on the Lillydale Estate's vineyards and selected growers within the Yarra Valley, Lillydale Estate is one of the most awarded wineries in Victoria. The lucky Lillydale Estate winemaking team produce award winning fine wines while gazing across the vineyards and foothills of the beautiful Yarra Valley. In addition to a proud history of winning gold medals at national wine shows around Australia, some of Lillydale Estate's most prestigious awards have included trophies for the Best Victorian Red Wine and Best Victorian White Wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Lillydale Estate»