Howard Park Margaret River Miamup Chardonnay

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Wine Description

The most critical site selection is applied to vineyard sites for growing Miamup Chardonnay. Each location adds to the complexity of the wine due to the soils, aspects, clones and microclimates unique to the respective sites.    Sourced from the southern reaches of the Margaret River region, to capture regional, varietal character and maintain fine natural acidity. A mixture of clones including Gin Gin, the American and French contribute to this wine. All the individual vineyards that contribute to Miamup Chardonnay are vinified separately. Fermentation and malo-lactic occurs in a combination of new and older French oak. Temperature of fermentation is controlled between 18ºC to 22ºC and the lees are stirred regularly from the end of fermentation and throughout the malo-lactic. Followed by 9 months in barrel
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Acclaim
“Pale gold. Honeydew melon, pineapple and a hint of tangerine on the expansive nose. In a plush, open-knit style, showing good depth as well as energy to the juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Tightens up with air and finishes long and precise, with a suave floral note emerging.”
— Vinous, Sep 2022
“This Chard is comparably dense and rich, while still maintaining balance. There are notes of toast, cream and flint alongside lemon-lime and peach fruit. There’s also a regional saline character. Oak and concentrated fruit make up the palate, but it’s structured for the long haul, with length and lovely fruit purity. It should hold through 2030.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Jul 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Allingham
Vineyard size
120 acres
Soil composition
Gravel and Clay-Loam
Training method
VSP Spur-pruned
Elevation:
132 - 264 feet
Vines/acre:
889
Yield/acre:
2.4 - 3.2 tons
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1979, 2016
Harvest time:
February - March
First vintage of this wine:
2011
Bottles produced of this wine:
28,347
Certifying Organizations:
Winemakers Federation of Australia's Entwine initiative
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
99% Chardonnay, 1% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 - 72 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes / Partial
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
225L, 300L, 500L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Age of Aging Container:
30% New, 70% Used
Total SO2
114
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.28
Acidity:
6.66 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
114
Residual sugar:
0.6 g/L