2.95 grams/litre residual sugar.

13%

Chardonnay was picked early to retain natural acidity and develop the desired citrus characters. Riesling was used to give the palate length and structure. The grapes were harvested in the cool of the night

The grapes were crushed into McWilliams drainers, allowing the best free-run juice to be separated. This juice was chilled and racked before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The yeast strains used for fermentation were selected to produce characters that enhance the natural fruit flavours and contribute elegance Oak/lees treatment: No oak used. After fermentation the wine was blended and stabilized, lightly fines with bentonite and isinglass, before filtration and bottling

McWilliam's Wines is Australia's most awarded winery and has been at the forefront of Australian winemaking since 1877. As consumers move towards more aromatic white wines, McWilliam's developed this crisper style of Chardonnay to re-ignite consumers' interest. The result is a zesty, vibrant and fruitier style of Chardonnay.

Not convinced about the acid green label. Little smell. Fresh, tangy and with a touch too much alcohol, perhaps, although 13% is hardly high.
598 stores
07/10/2008

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