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Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2022

$70.00

A superb, seamless chardonnay whose punchy aromas of yellow peach, nectarine, yellow apple skin and creamy nougat reveals suggestions of lime and ginger plus some artfully restrained nutty oak. Its luscious, mouthfilling palate has a near Grand Cru-like richness and impact, rolling long and measured down a fine chalkiness towards a finish of vivacious acidity despite a full malolactic fermentation. Probably the best white wine from this respected vineyard – time will tell.

Vintage

2022

Year to Drink

2034 - 2042

Jeremy’s score

96 / 100

Seal Type

Screw top

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SKU: MAIRIDCH22 Category:

Additional information

Weight 1.25 kg
Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Mornington Peninsula
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 13.2
$ Rel: 70
A superb, seamless chardonnay whose punchy aromas of yellow peach, nectarine, yellow apple skin and creamy nougat reveals suggestions of lime and ginger plus some artfully restrained nutty oak. Its luscious, mouthfilling palate has a near Grand Cru-like richness and impact, rolling long and measured down a fine chalkiness towards a finish of vivacious acidity despite a full malolactic fermentation. Probably the best white wine from this respected vineyard - time will tell.
Last Date Tasted: 17/01/2024
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2022
9619.1

2034-2042

2021
9518.8

2029-2033+

2020
9217.8

2028-2032+

2019
9318.0

2024-2027

2018
9618.9

2026-2030+

2017
8816.5

2022-2025

2016
9618.9

2024-2028+

2015
9518.7

2023-2027

2014
9418.4

2022-2026

2013
9318.2

2021-2025+

2012
9618.9

2020-2024

2011
9518.7

2019-2023+

2010
9618.9

2018-2022+

2009
9217.9

2011-2014+

2008
9418.5

2013-2016

2007
9017.0

2009-2012

2006
9518.8

2011-2014

2005
9518.6

2010-2013

2004
9418.5

2009-2012+

2003
9318.2

2008-2011

2002
8615.9

2004-2007

2002
8615.7

2004-2007

2001
8916.8

2003-2006+

2000
9318.0

2005-2008

1999
9318.2

2004-2007

1998
9518.6

2006-2010

1997
8816.6

1999-2002+

1996
8816.4

1998-2001

1995
8215.0

1997-2000

1994
9418.3

1999-2002

1993
8916.8

1998-2001

1992
9518.7

2000-2004

1991
8816.4

1996-1999

1990
8916.7

1995-1998

1989
8716.0

1997-2001

1988
8916.8

1993-1996

1987
8816.6

1995-1999

1986
9418.4

1994-1998

1985
8515.5

1987-1990

1984
9017.0

1989-1993

Winery

Main Ridge Estate
Main Ridge Estate was one of the first vineyards on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, but through thick and thin, this tiny estate has justified all the accolades it has collected. Main Ridge's pinots typically deliver the heady, ethereal perfume sought after in fine pinot noir with sumptuous intensity but the silkiest and finest of textures. Occasionally excellent, its Chardonnay has been a little less consistent, but recent years have seen exceptional development in depth and purity of fruit. Founded by Nat and Rosalie White, Main Ridge was bought by the Sexton family in 2015 and son James has steadily transitioned from his prior career as a sommelier into the winemaking role. Having access to Nat White and Linda Hodges, who stayed on as viticulturist and assistant winemaker, has meant that Main Ridge Estate's wines have been able to move in the direction James has intended without losing the knowledge that had established the small brand as the Peninsula's finest. The last two vintages have seen the addition of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the nearby Trueman's Vineyard, whose additional altitude sees its fruit typically ripen 3 weeks later than the Estate. The wines reflect this - they're finer and less fruit-driven, but careful winemaking ensures they fit comfortably under the Main Ridge label. Readers might recall the Myrtaceae label, sourced from the same vines and actually made with considerable input from the Main Ridge team. The newly-released 2022 vintage wines clearly show another clear step up for Main Ridge Estate. This small vintage of exceptional quality has delivered wines of exceptional flavour and purity, as well and structure and balance. It's a sign that this vineyard, which is approaching 50 years of age, remains as important as ever before.
Chief Executive(s):
The Sexton Family
Winemaker:
James Sexton, Linda Hodges
Viticulturist:
Linda Hodges
Production Dozen:
1,000
Tonnes Processed:
15
Address:
80 William Road , Red Hill , Victoria 3937 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
Weekends and public holidays
Principal Wine Region:
Mornington Peninsula
Telephone:
(03) 5989 2686
Website:
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