2024 Forest Hill Vineyard Block 8 Chardonnay 750ml

Pickup is available atSip & Cellars. (Physical shop add:1123 Burke Road, Kew VIC 3101)

“This is routinely a C if not the C greatest chardonnay in the Great Southern region.”?C?Erin Larkin, Wine Companion

The 2024 Forest Hill Block 8 Chardonnay is a remarkable single-vineyard expression from Mount Barker, Western Australia. Planted in 1975, Block 8 is the estates oldest dry-grown Chardonnay block, producing fruit of exceptional concentration and purity.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of white peach, lemon zest, and fresh nectarine are intertwined with flinty minerality, cashew, and a touch of brioche. The palate is vibrant yet refined, showing citrus drive and subtle oak integration, supported by fine acidity and chalky texture. Long and graceful, it finishes with layers of stone fruit and saline minerality.

Winemaking

Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, the wine was naturally fermented in fine-grain French oak (30% new) and matured for 10 months on lees. Minimal intervention allows the vineyards cool-climate terroir to shine through, giving the wine both tension and depth.

Style & Cellaring

Elegant, pure, and structured, this Chardonnay captures the essence of Great Southern finesse. Enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar for810 yearsto reveal greater complexity and nutty richness.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled lobster, roast chicken, scallops, or creamy pasta dishes that enhance its refined texture and minerality.