EXCELSIOR CHARDONNAY 2002 TASTING NOTES Luminous lime green colour. Delicate but complex nose suffused with apricot, apple and melon. Follows through onto the palate, combining a creamy, supple mouthfeel with some lemony freshness. THE HARVEST The grapes were picked at 25º Balling. IN THE CELLAR Cold settling overnight. Fermentation at 15ºC for 12 days. Wine left on primary lees for 110 days with battonage every 10 days. Cold stabilised and filtered before bottling. AGEING POTENTIAL Will keep well for 2-3 years. BLEND INFORMATION Chardonnay ACCOLADES Veritas 2003 - Bronze