Tapanappa, Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay, 6x75cl

🍷 Tapanappa – Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay
Country: Australia | Region: South Australia
Appellation: Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills | Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Still White Wine | Winemaking: Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, wild yeast fermented and matured in fine French oak barrels (one-third new) for complexity and texture
Farming: Single vineyard Chardonnay from the Tiers Vineyard, planted in 1979 at high altitude—cool climate viticulture with meticulous vineyard management

🌟 An iconic Chardonnay—precise, powerful, and profoundly site-driven.

👁 In the Glass:
Pale gold with green reflections—pure and crystalline.

👃 On the Nose:
Striking aromas of white peach, grapefruit zest, and flint, layered with hints of cashew, vanilla bean, and a touch of wet stone. Aromatically elegant with a cool-climate vibrancy.

👅 On the Palate:
Tightly wound and textural. Citrus and stone fruit purity shine on a backbone of zippy acidity and fine-grained oak. The palate is focused yet layered, with a creamy mid-palate tension and a mineral-driven, lingering finish that speaks of pedigree.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Pairs beautifully with grilled lobster, lemon-roast chicken, mushroom risotto, or pan-seared scallops with beurre blanc. A match for dishes that deserve a wine of depth and class.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Will evolve gracefully over 6–10 years, gaining richness, complexity, and a silky harmony with age.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
From one of Australia’s most revered Chardonnay sites, the Tiers Vineyard bottling is a benchmark for cool-climate elegance and winemaking precision. A Chardonnay of finesse, character, and quiet power.