Yelverton Reserve Chardonnay 2019
GOLD – London International Wine Challenge 2021
98 Pts, 5 Stars – Winestate Magazine 2022 New Release
For information regarding previous vintages please contact the winery on info@foresterestate.com.au
| Vintage |
2019 |
| Vintage | 100% Chardonnay (Mendoza cloan, commonly referred to as GinGin in WA) |
| Oak maturation | 10 months – 56% new and 44% 2 year old French oak barriques and puncheons |
| Alcohol | 13% Alc/Vol |
| Release date | January 2023 |
| Colour |
Pale green – straw |
| Aroma |
Intense, rich and complex with nougat, roasted nuts, lime and butter. There`s a hint of fennel with struck match and smokey lanolin. |
| Palate | A very fine and firm palate with a creamy texture. The fresh citrus and white peach are supported by rich nougat and a nutty-lanolin complexity. A super elegant and restrained wine with balanced complexity and age ability. |
| Food matches | Pumpkin ravioli, grilled veal chops, cheddar cheese |
| Palate | Drinking well upon release but has the potential to evolve and impress towards 2027. |
Viticulture
Fruit sourced to make the Yelverton is grown with absolute attention to detail. Identification of soil boundaries within blocks is the first step in selecting potentially superior fruit. Close monitoring and analysis of these vines leads to shoot or bunch thinning by hand if required to obtain the perfect balance for good exposure and healthy ripening. A philosophy of minimal inputs in these premium blocks allows the unique combination of variety, soil type and microclimate to shine through and produce a parcel of fruit with true character. The 2019 vintage was a cool and long growing season allowing the fruit to ripen slowly which helped to retain fine natural acidity.
Winemaking
Our Forester Yelverton Chardonnay grapes are hand picked and held in cold storage overnight to eliminate the need for must chilling. All fruit is whole bunch pressed with only the first 500 litres per tonne used to make this wine. The juice is then left to start fermentation naturally in barrel. 22% of the wine was put through malo-lactic fermentation for the sole purpose of reducing the harsh malic acid. The barrels were stirred over seven months before the wine was allowed to clarify and rest on lees before careful selection of the best barrels to make the final blend.
Storage / Bottling
The 2019 Yelverton was bottled in January of 2020 to premium Burgundy glass with a stelvin closure. Stored in our temperature controlled cellar prior to release this wine is drinking exceptionally well now and with prudent storage should continue to show well towards 2027.
Awards & Achievements
2019 Yelverton Reserve Chardonnay
London International Wine Challenge 2021 | GOLD
Winestate Magazine 2022 New Release | 98 Pts, 5 Stars
Halliday Wine Companion | 91 Points
Australian Small Wine Makers Show 2022 | Silver
Wine Show of WA 2021 | Silver
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020 | Bronze
Australian Small Wine Makers Show 2021| Bronze
Wine Show of Western Australia 2020 | Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 | Bronze
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021 | Bronze
2018 Yelverton Reserve Chardonnay
London International Wine Challenge 2020 | TROPHY – MARGARET RIVER CHARDONNAY TROPHY
London International Wine Challenge 2020 | GOLD
Australian Small Wine Makers Show 2019 | TROPHY – CHAMPION CHARDONNAY OF THE SHOW
Australian Small Wine Makers Show 2019 | GOLD
Halliday Wine Companion | 93 Points
Magazine 2020 Chardonnay Tasting | 4.5 Stars Wine Show of WA 2019 | Silver
Perth Royal Wine Awards | Silver
London International Wine Challenge 2019 | Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 | Bronze
Margaret River Wine Show 2020 | Bronze
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020 | Bronze
2017 Yelverton Reserve Chardonnay
Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018 | Silver
London International Wine Challenge 2018 | Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 | Silver
Wine Show of WA 2019 | Bronze
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2019 | Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 | Bronze