Watershed Unoaked Chardonnay 2008

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Watershed Wines has been established by a syndicate of investors, and no expense has been spared in establishing the substantial vineyard and building a striking cellar door, and a 200- seat café and restaurant. Situated towards the southern end of the Margaret River region, its neighbours include Voyager Estate and Leeuwin Estate.

The definition of watershed is 'to go to a new (higher) level of understanding; an awakening'. A second meaning is ‘a high area of land between two bodies of water'. Both meanings are appropriate to Watershed Premium Wines. The Watershed label was designed by Roland Butcher and incorporates a purple room with a four paned window on the wall. Green vines can be seen looking out of the window, however, the main focus is a ray of light streaming through the glass and diffusing across the floor, symbolizing a human being’s ‘stream of consciousness’ - a creative but almost uncontrollable thought process, spurred on by small inspirations, all leading to a final revelation, or awakening.

TASTING NOTES

This Chardonnay was produced using premium grapes to create a fresh and fruit-driven style. The wine exhibits the classic varietal Chardonnay aromas of peaches, melon and citrus. On the palate vibrant notes of stone-fruit are complemented by fresh grapefruit characteristics, and a creamy, soft finish. This wine is made to be enjoyed in its youth.