Yalumba's Y Series unwooded Chardonnay style is captured by picking the grapes when the flavors are fresh and lively, and the vineyards chosen for making this wine are those possessing strong tropical aromas and flavors. Yalumba picks the grapes early in the ripeness spectrum to create a crisp and “food friendly” wine. Cool processing and fermentation are used to retain the freshness of the grapes, and the wine was aged on its yeast lees to build richness of flavor.
Winemaker's Notes:
Pale straw green in colour, the 2011 Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay offers enticing aromas of white peach, grapefruit and nougat – a complex interplay showing balance between ripe fruit and complexity from lees ageing. The palate is distinctly medium bodied with layers of white peach and nougat flavours, racy acidity and a persistent finish. Chardonnay like this should be enjoyed with tempura vegetables.
