Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay

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Wine Description

At Yalumba we believe that one good wine leads to another. The Y Series was created with that belief in mind. The Y Series represents a collection of iconic classics and exciting new varietals. Each authentically crafted with fruit from South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
"A solid effort at a bargain price makes this Chardonnay doubly appealing. It’s medium bodied, delivering oodles of pineapple-tinged fruit and finishing clean and refreshing." (Best Buy)
— Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2017
"The lime and pear flavors show balance and intensity, set against a crisp backdrop, accented by lemon thyme hints."
— Wine Spectator, Jan 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
150 to 1500 feet
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
1-4 days on solids before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
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Wine Production

The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay grapes are picked across the flavour spectrum, from lively citrus flavours such as lemons and limes to peach and tropical fruits. We pick in this way to ensure that when blended, the wine is balanced with flavour and natural acidity. Pressed straight to fermentation, the juice is managed using a “hands off” approach. Indigenous yeasts initiate and complete fermentation, and once finished the wine is left on lees, with the lees kept in suspension to build complexity until blending and bottling.