2021 Saint & Scholar The Masters Series Chardonnay 750ml

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Awards, Ratings & Reviews

16.5/20 — Jancis Robinson
(2021 Vintage, Tasted: Dec 2024, When to drink: 2023–2028)

About This Wine

The Saint & Scholar vineyard is located in the Adelaide Hills, a cool-climate region with hilly, north-facing sites and high rainfall, where free-draining soils and abundant sunlight support consistent ripening.

The 2021 vintage experienced a long, cool growing season with well-timed rainfall and slow ripening, resulting in balanced flavour development.

The fruit was carefully hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and fermented using wild yeast. The wine was matured in French oak puncheons for eight months, with 50% new oak. This wine is only released in high-quality vintages and bottled in small volumes.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw with a bright lemon hue.

Bouquet: Lemon curd, mandarin and nashi pear with hints of shortbread biscuit and custard.

Palate: Medium-bodied with delicate lemon acidity, mandarin, yoghurt and hints of flint, building a rich mid-palate with length.

Specifications

Vintage: 2021

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Adelaide Hills / South Australia / Australia

Fermentation: Whole-bunch pressed and wild yeast fermentation

Maturation: 8 months in French oak puncheons (50% new)

Drinking Window: 2023–2028