Sourced from John and Josie D’Aloisio’s vineyard located high up on the hill above the township of Seville. The I10V1 clone Chardonnay was planted in 1991 on its own roots (non-grafted) and is grown on the stunningly rich red volcanic soils this subregion of the Yarra Valley is famous for.

Tasting Notes

Starts off a little restrained on the nose with gentle fragrance of green apples, pear and citrus flowers. With air, the wine becomes alive showing more almond butter, smoke, mineral-like aromas and a hint of fennel.

On the palate, this wine has a huge amount of coiled up energy with zesty citrus fruit flavours, baked apple and vanilla, and cinnamon spice. What’s most special about this wine is its length. Electric like acidity drives all the flavours and it finishes with a nutty smokiness that lasts for a good deal of time. This will cellar for at least 8+ years.