Gallagher Wines Chardonnay 2006

NOTES

Greg and Libby Gallagher established Gallagher Wines in 1993. After doing climatic data searches for about 2 years, looking for the best area to grow Shiraz for a full, multi-layered flavour profile with full soft and generous texture, they choose the Murrumbateman area of the Canberra District. The climate during the critical ripening period is warm to cool, with good sunlight and slow sugar accumulation, encouraging the development of richness and multiplicity of flavour. With such good ripening conditions, many other "Cool Climate" styles were also possible.

Land was sought with attention to other details such as water catchment, cool air drainage, well drained soils, aspect and layout according to prevailing winds. After finding the desired location, the land was purchased and planting commenced in 1995. The first harvest was 1999 and the company has grown more successful year after year, focusing on producing wines with generous flavour and refined texture.

TASTING NOTES

A lemon / straw colour with a nose reminiscent of stewed pears and Honeysuckle fruit with a light ‘Toast’ from the oak treatment. The palate is fruit dominant, rich and full flavoured, the palate is clean and long with good fruit sweetness, creamy texture and balance. The wine is essentially fruit driven with only subtle use of oak to enhance the fruit flavours and give a well rounded wine with long and pleasant finish. Serve with salads, pasta and most white meat dishes.