Dormilona Chardonnay 2022

Dormilona Chardonnay is a skin-fermented Margaret River Chardonnay.

This vintage came from Burnside in Wallcliffe, in the southern half of Margaret River, where sandy gravel soils give lighter-framed whites than the ironstone country further north. The fruit was destemmed into stainless steel and left three months on skins, a long stretch for Chardonnay, and the reason this wine has grip where most Margaret River Chardonnay has oak. It was basket-pressed, given a short stay in seasoned wood, then racked, blended and bottled in December. Jo Perry has worked this way for over a decade, and the wines have never relied on new barrels to make their point.

Expect dried pear, quince and a nutty, lees-driven texture, with a fine phenolic tug on a dry finish. Serve at 12 degrees, not colder. It handles roast chicken, pork and apple, a plate of charcuterie, or a wedge of Manchego.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.