2025 Geppetto Chardonnay
From a 2025 season that ranks among Victoria's best this century, part barrel fermented and aged eight months on gross lees. White peach, melon and fresh citrus with juicy stone fruit and a clean, fruit-driven finish.
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Tasting Notes
NOSE
White peach, melon and fresh citrus.
PALATE
Bright with juicy stone fruit, refreshing acidity and a clean, fruit-driven finish.
Geppetto
VINTAGE
The 2025 season stands among Victoria's best this century. Calm dry weather during flowering delivered ample fruit set, a rare treat compared to that of recent years. Summer then brought ideal conditions: moderate rain, no extreme heat, and steady ripening that preserved acidity, built structure, and intensified flavour. A truly exceptional vintage for whites and reds alike.
WINEMAKING
This wine was made very simply. The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed to an air bag press. The expressed juice was pumped protectively to tank and settled for 36 hours. The clear juice was racked to barriques and a stainless steel tank where the controlled temperature (18 to 20 degrees C) ferment took place. A small component was allowed to complete a malolactic ferment to add a degree of complexity. Following ferment the wine was aged for 8 months on gross lees before filtration and bottling.
Best paired with
- Roast pumpkin risotto with sage
- Pan fried flathead with brown butter
- Chicken schnitzel with lemon