Vineyard:
The 2006 Protero Chardonnay was sourced from the best patches of vines from two blocks at the Gumeracha vineyard, Adelaide Hills. Planted in 2000/2001 the Chardonnay vineyard lies on shallow bedrock imparting mineral characters evident in the wine. Highly elevated, these cool climate vines are meticulously cared for with extraordinary attention to vineyard management. Hand pruning, picking and minimal irrigation ensure concentrated quality fruit.

Wine Making:
The 2006 Chardonnay was picked, crushed then pressed out using a bladder press. The pressed juice was chilled and allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks then racked prior to a cool fermentation using inoculated aromatic yeast. After spending a small time on its own lees, the wine is racked and bottled within 3 months of the harvest date.

Winemaker:
Paul Droggemuller

Tasting Notes:
Melon dew, rock-melon and stone fruit flavours aromatically lift out of the glass. Greatly balance and fresh fruit driven style, this wine dances on your palate with zesty tight acidity and a clean fruit finish. Lees stirring and bottle age has given this wine complexity and depth.

92 Points - 2007 Affairs of the Vines, California.
4 Stars (Equal Top of Category) - 2006 Winestate Magazine.
Bronze Medal - 2009 Adelaide Hills Regional Wine Show.
Bronze Medal - 2007 Decanter International Wine Show London.