Howard Park Margaret River Miamup Chardonnay

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Wine Description

The most critical site selection is applied to vineyard sites for growing Miamup Chardonnay. Each location adds to the complexity of the wine due to the soils, aspects, clones and microclimates unique to the respective sites. 

Sourced from the southern reaches of the Margaret River region, to capture regional, varietal character and maintain fine natural acidity. A mixture of clones including Gin Gin, the American and French contribute to this wine. All the individual vineyards that contribute to Miamup Chardonnay are vinified separately. Fermentation and malo-lactic occurs in a combination of new and older French oak. Temperature of fermentation is controlled between 18ºC to 22ºC and the lees are stirred regularly from the end of fermentation and throughout the malo-lactic. Followed by 9 months in

barrel

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Acclaim
“This classy bottling hails from (arguably) Australia’s best Chardonnay-producing region, Margaret River. It smells of pineapple shortcake, flint, toasted nuts and seashells. There’s lovely approachability to the palate; it’s long and lip-smacking, the fruit folded into a subtly creamy texture. A bargain for the quality.” (Best Buy) — Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2024
“The well-focused 2022 Chardonnay Margaret River is a little young and better on day two, as the oak and fruit show better integration. Punchy nectarine and musky peach aromas offer a powerful start lifted by grilled nut complexity. Full-bodied and flavored, there is then a strong savory feel with leesy tones and caramel building on the finish. Lots to like, but it needs time to settle.” — Vinous, May 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Allingham
Vineyard size
120 acres
Soil composition
Gravel and Clay-Loam
Training method
VSP Spur-pruned
Elevation:
132 - 264 feet
Vines/acre:
889
Yield/acre:
2.4 - 3.2 tons
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1979, 2016
Harvest time:
February - March
First vintage of this wine:
2011
Bottles produced of this wine:
18,000
Certifying Organizations:
Winemakers Federation of Australia's Entwine initiative
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
99% Chardonnay, 1% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 - 72 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes / Partial
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
225L, 300L, 500L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Age of Aging Container:
30% New, 70% Used
Total SO2
118
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.28
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
118
Residual sugar:
0.5 g/L