Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay 2024

"The Ada River vineyard was planted by the Kelleher family at Neerim South in the foothills of Mount Baw Baw, Gippsland. The site is comprised of uniform volcanic soils which run deep into basalt rock. Clonal selection is kept to P58 and I10V1 with total Chardonnay plantings of just on a hectare. The vineyard is situated at 300m in elevation and has the fortune of 360-degree windbreaks which limit the occasional harsh winds pushing from the snowfields. The vineyard is 100% dry grown, evident through the intense fruit concentration.

Powerful yet graceful, acidity balanced by a smooth texture. The long and precise finish reveals a chalky minerality that adds depth and structure." - Winery