2006
Vintage
Prince Hill Reserve wines are made from the very best fruit picked from our estate
vineyards in Mudgee.
Winemaking
The grapes were crushed, must chilled to 8°c, pressed, and the juice cold settled for 24
hours. After clarification and yeast inoculation a portion of the fermentation was
transferred to barrel, with the remainder fermented in tank to retain primary fruit
freshness. Temperatures where maintained at 12-15°c throughout. On the completion of
fermentation, the barrels and tank were lees stirred (battonage) to give a creamy texture.
The final cuvee for this wine was assembled using Prince Hill components after one year
maturation, with additional barrel ageing in French oak employed for 6 months, before
being fined, filtered and bottled in November 2007.
Colour
This reserve chardonnay is pale straw in colour with an attractive green tinge.
Bouquet
This chardonnay shows a complex combination of lime and lemon aromas with soft
cashew toast nuances.
Palate
Full mid palate with a hint of toasty oak and a balanced long finish.
Suggested Food
Couple with whole roasted stuffed salmon with basil mayonnaise.
Cellaring
Ready to enjoy now, the Eighty Links 2006 chardonnay will develop for a further 10 years
with careful cellaring.
