{"product_id":"2024-polperro-mill-hill-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-vineyard Chardonnay from Polperro’s Mill Hill vineyard in Red Hill, one of the highest and more exposed sites in the Mornington Peninsula. Sourced from the vineyard’s special hill block over granite bedrock, the wine combines concentrated citrus fruit, textural depth and a distinctly mineral, driving character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMill Hill is located in Red Hill at approximately 270 metres elevation, with a north-facing slope and vine rows running due north. Its elevated and exposed position creates a long ripening period that helps preserve high levels of natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains two blocks. The road block contributes to Polperro’s estate wines, while the hill block lies over granite bedrock and produces the single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay is planted to the I10V5 clone on its own roots across approximately four acres. Vines are cane pruned and trained to Vertical Shoot Positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is farmed according to a philosophy of sustainability and regenerative agriculture, incorporating biological, biodynamic and organic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is handpicked and whole-bunch pressed using a gentle Champagne press cycle. No enzymes or sulphur are used at the press tray, and the juice is oxidatively handled before being transferred to barrel with full solids and minimal sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs naturally with wild yeast. The wine is then left unsulphured until the following summer, by which time most of the wine has completed full malolactic fermentation. A minimal amount of sulphur is added and the wine remains in barrel for a total of six months before being racked from gross lees and transferred to tank. It is bottled without fining and with minimal filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh, driving palate—energetic and vibrant—with a concentrated mid-palate fruit core. Layers of citrus and preserved lemon peel swirl through. Subtle nuances of praline and honey transition seamlessly into a wet pebble-like minerality, carrying through to a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — Huon Hooke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Light to mid yellow with aromas of pineapple, mango, resin, chopped herbs and a hint of emerging toasty hazelnut from development. … A generous, textural chardonnay.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReviewed 01 March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polperro Winery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mornington Peninsula, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mill Hill, Red Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClone:\u003c\/strong\u003e I10V5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 acres of Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical Shoot Positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane pruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked, early to mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-bunch pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild yeast fermentation with full solids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the wine completed full malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFining:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable and regenerative agriculture incorporating biological, biodynamic and organic practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Even Keel Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67638391865646,"sku":"2439578427","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024_Polperro_Mill_Hill_Chardonnay_750ml.jpg?v=1791335944","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-polperro-mill-hill-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}