2012 Heritage Late Disgorged Cuvée

Vineyard Location

Situated in Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, at an elevation of 450m, this wine originates from a singular south-facing block within our Ravenswood Lane vineyard. Harvested on February 17th, this elevated site features sparkling Chardonnay clones G9V7 and B277, adding unique character to the blend.

Season

2012 was yet another season marked by temperatures below average, influenced by La Niña weather patterns. The initial coolness resulted in a smaller crop during fruit-set, followed by a mild summer that gradually warmed up towards the end. This temperature shift contributed to enhanced flavor and ripeness, complementing the fresh acidity of the grapes.

Vinification

Handpicked in the cool morning, Chardonnay grapes underwent immediate whole bunch pressing, extracting the pure free run portion at 550L/t. After settling for 6 hours, the juice was racked into a mix of 228L Barriques and 300L stainless steel Hogsheads. A portion was inoculated with a chardonnay-specific yeast, enhancing varietal characters, while the rest underwent wild fermentation for complexity. After 2 to 3 weeks of steady fermentation and 9 months on lees for Malo-Lactic fermentation, the blend was crafted with 8% new oak and 92% seasoned/stainless. The base wine underwent tirage, with secondary fermentation in the bottle, aging on lees for 10 years, and disgorgement with a 4.5g/L dosage.

Technical

Clone: G9V7, B277 • Alcohol: 12.5% • Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L • Total Acidity: 6.16 g/L • pH: 3.13 • Altitude: 450m • Slope: South facing aspect • Vegan: Yes • Contains sulphites

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

Food Match

Shellfish or rich, creamy artisan cheeses

Production

220 Bottles

Winemaker

The Lane Vineyard

Best Drinking

Aged for 10 years for your enjoyement

Size

750ml