Patrick Sullivan 'Ada River' Chardonnay 2024

The ‘Ada River’ site shares the same ridgeline as the ‘Woori Yallock’ Chardonnay, with the Woori site being in the Yarra Valley while ‘Ada River’ is considered part of Gippsland. Lemon curd, lemon balm, brioche, citrus oil. Compact and powerful but with freshness and an abundance of pent-up energy. Another cracker from Pat. – Ches Cook, FWC. 

The Ada River vineyard was planted in 1982 by the Kelleher family at Neerim
South in the foothills of Mount Baw Baw in Gippsland. The site is comprised of
uniform volcanic soils which run deep into basalt rock. Clonal selection is
kept to P58 and I10V1 Chardonnay with the total plantings to chardonnay being
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.

NOSE: White peach, citrus, toasted hazelnuts, hints of spice, wet stones.

PALATE: Powerful yet graceful, acidity balanced by a smooth texture. The long
and precise finish reveals a chalky minerality that adds depth and structure. Patrick’s notes.