Planted in the mid-1990s, across 1.1 hectares, the Ancient Sea vineyard reaches 520m above sea level. Grown in soils deposited over 450 million years ago by ancient Ordovician period seas the complex mix of mudstone, clay, sandstone and quartz are an excellent match to Chardonnay. The vines grow with moderate vigour and 500m+ elevation ensures cold nights that preserve natural grape acids.
Fermentation took place in French oak barriques, (25% new and 25% 1 year old), and was followed by 8 months maturation prior to blending and bottling.
A bright combination of citrus and yellow fruit aromas are complemented by crushed stone and flinty hints. With the plush mid-weight palate matched to a vibrant line of juicy acidity. The quietly powerful finish is seamless and persistent.
A Chardonnay that speaks of its Scotsburn, Central Victorian Highlands home: fresh, plush, quietly textural and finely balanced.
95 points – Campbell Mattinson
‘This wine is just so gorgeously tip-top. It unfurls slowly, granted, though from the outset a) the quality is abundantly clear and b) there’s a delicious swish of pear-and-peach flavour. What comes after though is really quite exciting. We taste the sea, we taste smoked wood, we feel the texture of wet kelp, and we experience a linger of flavour through the aftertaste that borders on the mesmerising. We have a live one here.’
5% discount on 6-packs, 10% on 12-packs (select pack size below)
$25 flat rate for shipping*
Free shipping for all orders over $450*
Free shipping to Geelong postcodes 3212-3221 (orders over $100)
*Please contact scott@scotsburnwines.com.au for delivery to Western Australia or Northern Territory
Planted in the mid-1990s, across 1.1 hectares, the Ancient Sea vineyard reaches 520m above sea level. Grown in soils deposited over 450 million years ago by ancient Ordovician period seas the complex mix of mudstone, clay, sandstone and quartz are an excellent match to Chardonnay. The vines grow with moderate vigour and 500m+ elevation ensures cold nights that preserve natural grape acids.
Fermentation took place in French oak barriques, (25% new and 25% 1 year old), and was followed by 8 months maturation prior to blending and bottling.
A bright combination of citrus and yellow fruit aromas are complemented by crushed stone and flinty hints. With the plush mid-weight palate matched to a vibrant line of juicy acidity. The quietly powerful finish is seamless and persistent.
A Chardonnay that speaks of its Scotsburn, Central Victorian Highlands home: fresh, plush, quietly textural and finely balanced.
95 points – Campbell Mattinson
‘This wine is just so gorgeously tip-top. It unfurls slowly, granted, though from the outset a) the quality is abundantly clear and b) there’s a delicious swish of pear-and-peach flavour. What comes after though is really quite exciting. We taste the sea, we taste smoked wood, we feel the texture of wet kelp, and we experience a linger of flavour through the aftertaste that borders on the mesmerising. We have a live one here.’
5% discount on 6-packs, 10% on 12-packs (select pack size below)
$25 flat rate for shipping*
Free shipping for all orders over $450*
Free shipping to Geelong postcodes 3212-3221 (orders over $100)
*Please contact scott@scotsburnwines.com.au for delivery to Western Australia or Northern Territory
