2021 One Chain Vineyards 'The Googly' Chardonnay

One Chain Vineyards is a beautiful boutique wine producer from Australia that prefers quality over quantity. The best grapes from the renowned wine regions in South Australia are used for this quality. One Chain Vineyards, like Thistledown, is overseen by Peter Leske, Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW. One Chain works with growers to source fruit from some of South East Australia's most established regions. Each wine has great varietal definition coupled with our signature vibrancy and freshness. These are wines that are immediately pleasing, yet authentically expressive of the variety and locality. The wines are inspired by a love of Australia's national sport. Indeed, the name One Chain is the Imperial measure for 22 yards, or the length of a cricket pitch. However, you really don't have to be a connoisseur of the game to be impressed by the understated, elegant style of the Chardonnay and the bright red fruit and subtle oak of the Shiraz Cabernet.

The fruit for the Googly Chardonnay is harvested at night when it is cooler and then immediately transported to the winery for pressing, ensuring minimal skin contact. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures and the wine is then aged for 2-3 months in used oak barrels. This Chardonnay is sourced from cooler climate vineyards to give a delicious, spicy white wine. Fresh, lively and bright, this citrus-scented Chardonnay is well balanced, with tropical fruit and melon on the palate before delivering a lively and surprisingly beautiful full-bodied finish. Delicious with grilled chicken, summer salads or shellfish.