Forest Hill Highbury Fields Chardonnay 2024

Tasting Notes

The Forest Hill Highbury Fields Chardonnay 2024 is a bright and lively wine, showcasing aromas of peach, nectarine, and ginger, with subtle notes of nougat and green almond. On the palate, it is fresh and juicy, with vibrant citrus and green apple flavours that are enhanced by a touch of nougat. The finish is tangy with a hint of pineapple, leaving a refreshing and crisp aftertaste.

Perfect Pairings

This Chardonnay is incredibly versatile, pairing beautifully with a variety of dishes. It complements grilled seafood, such as prawns or scallops, as well as creamy pasta dishes, where its bright acidity enhances the richness of the sauce. For a lighter option, enjoy it with a fresh salad, goat cheese, or a vegetable quiche, where its refreshing character and balance will shine.

Additional Information

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Forest Hill, Mount Barker, Great Southern, Western Australia
• Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed within 5 years of release
• Closure: Screwcap (for consistency and freshness)
• Style: Fresh, medium-bodied Chardonnay
• Serving Temperature: Best served chilled between 8°C and 10°C
• Vineyard: Gin Gin as the dominant clone, along with parcels of Burgundian Clones 76, 95, and 96.
• Farming: Dry grown with minimal inputs, North-South row orientation.
• Alcohol: 13%
• pH: 3.15
• TA: 7.31 g/L

FAQ Wine Terms

• Gin Gin Clone: A clone of Chardonnay known for producing high-quality fruit with bright acidity and expressive fruit flavours.
• Malolactic Fermentation: A secondary fermentation process that converts sharper malic acid (found in green apples) into softer lactic acid, giving the wine a rounder mouthfeel and a creamier texture.
• Lees Contact: Refers to the process of allowing wine to stay in contact with the dead yeast cells after fermentation, which can add texture, complexity, and a creamy mouthfeel.
• Foudres: Large, neutral oak vessels used for fermentation and maturation, allowing the wine to develop complexity without imparting strong oak flavours.

Forest Hill Winery sits in the Great Southern wine region, situated within the ancient, rugged, and pristine environment bordering the south coast of Western Australia, is the coolest in Western Australia. Soils are mostly lateritic gravelly and sandy loams, or sandy loams derived from granite bedrock. Stretching north, east, and west from Western Australia’s south coast, the largest wine-growing region in mainland Australia. These are distinctive fine wines that benefit from cool climate viticulture in a clean, green environment.

The accolades for the Forest Hill wine range are extensive, with the likes of Wine Companion and Ray Jordan giving outstanding scores.

 
 
 
 
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