Tasting Notes:

• Colour: A pale gold with a touch of green, reflecting its fresh and vibrant nature.
• Aromatics: The nose offers an enticing mix of sweet perfume, citrus zest, and vanilla, alongside a gentle spice from the oak.
• Palate: A rich and flavoursome palate of rockmelon and nectarine, with peaches and cream adding a luscious texture. Savoury elements round out the mid-palate, creating a satisfying depth.
• Finish: The wine finishes with lingering acidity, providing a crisp and refreshing close that balances the fruit’s richness.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Grilled Chicken: The fresh acidity and subtle oak make this Chardonnay an ideal companion for grilled chicken with a lemon and herb marinade.
• Creamy Pasta: Pair with a creamy pasta dish, such as fettuccine alfredo, where the wine’s texture complements the richness of the sauce.
• Roasted Vegetables: The wine’s savoury notes make it a perfect match for roasted root vegetables like pumpkin, parsnips, or carrots.
• Cheese: Try it with soft cheeses like brie or camembert, where the wine’s creaminess and acidity create a delightful contrast.

Vineyard & Winemaking:

The 2023 Alkoomi Chardonnay was crafted from estate-grown fruit in the Frankland River region, benefiting from a cool growing season and a hot finish. The grapes were handpicked early in the morning to retain freshness and preserve their delicate aromatics. The wine was fermented in oak and spent 8 months on new French oak, undergoing lees maturation to build texture and complexity. Careful blending helped to create a harmonious balance between fruit, oak, and acidity.

Oak Maturation: The wine spent 8 months in new French oak, adding subtle spice and complexity to the wine while allowing the fruit’s bright character to shine through.
Fermentation: The wine was fermented in oak barrels, enhancing its texture and providing a soft, creamy mouthfeel.
Harvest: Handpicked early in the morning to preserve the freshness of the fruit, the grapes were carefully sorted to ensure only the highest quality fruit was used.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Chardonnay
• Region: Frankland River, Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 13% by Vol | 7.8 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.32
• Titratable Acidity: 6.4 g/L
• Cellaring: Best enjoyed now or cellared for up to 5 years for added complexity.

Vintage Conditions:
The 2023 vintage experienced a wet winter followed by a cool spring, creating ideal conditions for vine health and flowering. A cool growing season with a hot finish allowed for slow ripening, ensuring the grapes developed balanced acidity and flavour intensity.

Best Serving Temperature:

Ideal Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Serve slightly chilled to highlight the freshness of the fruit and the subtle oak character.

Technical Wine Language Explained:

• Lees Maturation: The wine was aged on its lees, which are the dead yeast cells that remain after fermentation. This process adds texture and complexity, enhancing the mouthfeel and flavour profile of the wine.
• Oak Ferment: Fermentation in oak barrels helps to integrate the oak flavours and add richness to the wine without overpowering the fruit.
• Titratable Acidity: The wine has a balanced acidity level of 6.4 g/L, contributing to its crisp and fresh finish, which makes it a versatile wine for food pairings.

Learn About Alkoomi Winery

Alkoomi Winery
Located in the Frankland River region of the Great Southern. Who owns Alkoomi? Sandy and Rod Hallett, along with their daughters Laura, Emily, and Molly run their third generation family winery. They will tell you that Alkoomi is our heart, our home, and our passion. Our 1200-hectare farm has been home to our family since 1946 and has evolved from a grain and livestock farm to a thriving and sustainable vineyard and innovative winery.

Alkoomi believes that wine is about celebration and sharing. Our wines are made to suit all occasions, bring people together, build a sense of community, and create conversation and lasting memories. From our family dinner table to yours, we encourage you to enjoy these wines with wholesome food, lots of laughter and the ones you love.

Their extensive wine range has many accolades from Wine Companion & Ray Jordan.