Yarra Ridge Chardonnay 2012 CONFIRM 2012 VINTAGE

Chardonnay Yarra Valley Victoria
One of Victoria's most reliable producers of distinctive regional wines, Yarra Ridge design a crisp, golden delicious Chardonnay with prominent varietal fruit flavour, fine structure, persistence and length. Yarra Ridge was an early instigator of the fruit forward Yarra Valley Chardonnay style and has been a staple on fine dining menus across Australia for decades. Ongoing developments in viticultural management and refinements in the vinification have achieved a consistent wine of character and charm to accompany all good faire.
Yarra Ridge collate harvests of Chardonnay grapes from choice Yarra Glen sites, fully mature vineyards husbanded by some of the Yarra Valley's most devoted growers. A diversification of soils and aspects, altitudes and mesoclimes yield fruit with a panoply of complimenting flavour profiles. Favourable terroirs combine with moderate Yarra Valley weather patterns to create the perfect growing conditions for Chardonnay. Irrigation is applied sparingly to maintain balanced vine growth and a steady rate of development. Intense flavours in the grapes are encouraged through a balanced leaf to fruit ratio for even ripening. The end game is a generous fruit driven style with complexity, texture and good varietal definition.
Pale straw with lively green hues. A bouquet of freshly cut apples, peaches and grapefruit. An exuberantly flavoured, stylish Yarra Valley white, it begins with a hint of tropicality, driving an impressive array of varietal characters, melon and peach, citrus and grapefruit, rich leesy textures with flourishes of custard apple. Generously flavoured, Yarra Ridge unravels layers of fruit, the finish is crisp, with good length and a refreshingly mineral acidity.
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Since its inception in 1988, Yarra Ridge has become one of the most successful vineyards in the Yarra Valley

Yarra Ridge was the brainchild of a lawyer, Louis Bialkower, who bought the land in 1982. The following year, Louis planted five hectares to Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The reputation of Yarra Ridge grew, and from 1989 to 1995 every vintage of Yarra Ridge Chardonnay that was shown at wine competitions claimed a trophy.

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The 1992 Chardonnay was judged Best Premium Chardonnay at Australia’s National Wine Show in Canberra. In the following year the 1993 Yarra Ridge Chardonnay won Best Current Vintage Dry White at the same show. Since Beringer Blass entered the scene, in 1993, the Yarra Ridge winery and vineyards have expanded and improved at a dynamic rate. The original five-hectare planting has become 60 hectares, but the philosophy has remained the same. At Yarra Ridge, the wine is made in the vineyard.

Many viticultural innovations have been introduced, among them are trellising systems such as the Geneva Double Curtain, Scott Henry and Lyre. The results of these viticultural innovations are extremely encouraging. Fruit ripeness has improved and the incidence of disease has been considerably reduced.

The cellar door team at St Hubert’s are excited about the addition of the Yarra Ridge wines to their range. Yarra Ridge Sauvignon Blanc and the Shiraz have been particularly popular with their fruit driven, drink now style. These easy drinking table wines represent an excellent choice of for those who appreciate today's busy but relaxed pace of living.

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