Sunburnt Chardonnay
Sunburnt epitomises the warmth of the sun is a chilled glass of white.
Fruit is sourced from the Goulburn Valley, which has long hot sunny days and mild evening temperatures.
After a night harvest, various parcels are barrel fermented and given extended lees contact to build structure whilst retaining balance.
Winemakers are Jo Nash and Olivia Forbes.
A medium-full nose with aromas of tropical fruit, hints of apple and spice. A generous, mouth-filling, buttery character preceeds a vanilla oak dominated palate that has excellent length and harmony; then a lighter finish of pineapple with balanced oak notes.
Drink up to 2028.
A great sea food match: calamari, oysters, char-grilled salmon.
About the Producer
McPherson Wines
McPherson Wines had its beginnings in 1968 when Andrew McPherson, with his father Jock, first started winemaking, swiftly earning a reputation as true innovators in the country’s blossoming wine industry.
In 1974, Andrew began winemaking in his own right, and has spent his working life to date in the wine industry. He lives in the beautiful hills of the Strathbogie Ranges overlooking the vines that grow their most famous wine, the Basilisk Shiraz Mourvedre.
1993 saw the establishment of McPhersons first vineyard holdings in the Murray Darling region near Mildura. The Murray Darling is so named for the two great rivers that run through the region the Murray River and the Darling River. One of the most significant grape growing areas in Australia, the region is over 350km wide (east to west) and is renowned for its production of soft, generously flavoured wines – giving consistency, reliability and value for money.
The winery is situated just outside the town of Nagambie in Central Victoria. Winemaker Jo Nash worked under Andrew McPherson’s tutelage, and in 2011 she was appointed chief winemaker. She is joined by Olivia Forbes who has been at McPhersons for over 8 years and Bredon Freeman who has 20 plus years experience in Victora wineries.
