2018 Estate Block K1 Chardonnay
4+ bottle discount
Vineyard
Our block designated wines represent the pinnacle of our production. This Block K-1 Chardonnay came from an exceptional section of our Estate vineyard. The grapes were harvested on two separate dates to promote balance and complexity. Our first picking provided structure, acidity and elegance. The second delivered strong aromatics, richness and concentration.
Winemaking
At McIntyre our winemaking style is simple and discreet. The fruit for our 2018 Block K-1 Chardonnay was all hand harvested, hand sorted and cluster pressed in the early morning hours. Primary and malolactic fermentations were carried out with the wild indigenous yeast that naturally thrive in the vineyard. The juice was fermented and aged for eight months in new Siruge French oak barrels. For added richness and complexity, the lees were stirred by hand on a regular basis.
