2020 Below & Above Chardonnay
Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Chardonnay from the cooler reaches of Western Australia is undeniably good.
Region: Pemberton
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium | High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Yellow Peach, Guava, Red Apple Skin
- Flavours: Curry Leaf, Cashew, Rosewater
Critic Reviews
94 pts Halliday Wine Companion
Cellaring Potential
Will certainly reward up to 5-7 years cellaring for those prepared to wait.
Enjoy With
Poached Exmouth King Prawns with Mango Salsa
About Below & Above
The Klepec family bought the ex-Houghton vineyard in 2013 and, under the director of contract wine maker Bruce Dukes, have been on a mission since to re-plant the vineyard to produce world-class wines. Since purchasing the vineyard, 6.6 hectares were replanted to Gingin Chardonnay and the coveted 114, 115, 777 and G8V3 Pinot clones, along with 1.2 hectares of new, close planted (1 x 1.5 metre) 667 Pinot, and 181 and Q45v14 Merlot clones.
Of the 34 hectares of pinot noir, chardonnay and merlot plantings, only the best 5% of grapes go into making Below & Above’s wines. Each of Below & Above’s wines are released with bottle age (minimum 3-4 years) so they are both ready to drink now but equally ready to put in the cellar for a few more years.
