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Crittenden Estate
on October 3, 2019
Skins fermentation with traditional Italian white grapes (three textural varieties) and made like a red wine. Distinctive, sophisticated and a great food wine. ... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on October 3, 2019
Cool weather over flowering resulted in lower than average yields. A warm, dry summer to follow fortunately ensured that our limited production achieved optimum flavour ripeness and will see the 2017 vintage be remembered as one of the best in a...... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on October 3, 2019
NOSE Dried fruits with a lingering nutty, sherry like aroma attributed to the wines extended ageing under flor. PALATE Spices and sweet luscious golden fruits, all balanced with an acid spine.... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on October 3, 2019
A complex array of flavours, amongst them preserved lemon, grilled nuts & exotic spice. A palate of tremendous breadth and length with mouth filling chalky texture and persistent acid drive.... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on October 3, 2019
Favourable weather led to excellent fruit set. A large crop load needed some “thinning” to reduce potential yeild. A mild to warm ripening period made for a perfect harvest with pristine fruit.... Read full article
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Willow Creek
on April 16, 2018
The hand harvested Chardonnay was whole bunch pressed with minimal rotations to maintain the delicacy of the structure, the juice was clarified then fermented to dryness in stainless steel tank. The base wine was tiraged in August 2012, and the...... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
This range is still remains primairly French varietals, only the fruit is sourced outside our property and only from the Mornington Peninsula. Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir thoughtfully made in a style which is ready to drink now.... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
Each planting provides unique and desirable characters to the finished blend. Early harvest and minimal oak & malolactic reliance has helped retain its vibrancy with characters of white stone fruit and citrus abundant on the nose and palate. Extended... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
Crittenden Estate The Zumma Savagnin... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
Our flagship Chardonnay, the Zumma is an exercise in restraint. Everything you would want from a cool climate Chardonnay. Figs, stone fruit, and unmistakeable cool climate acidity.... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
Although a short stone’s throw is all that separates the two chardonnay blocks, each planting provides unique and desirable characters to the finished blend. Early harvest and minimal oak & malolactic reliance has helped retain its vibrancy with...... Read full article
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Crittenden Estate
on September 21, 2016
The Zumma Pinot possesses a depth of flavour and a finesse that belies its new world origins.... Read full article