Bright, generous and unmistakably Margaret River—this is Chardonnay made for easy enjoyment. The palate delivers both freshness and complexity with a saline acidity complementing complex notes pastry and roasted almonds. Barrel fermentation and extended time on fine lees provide depth and a creamy texture to this flavourful wine.

Grapes were sourced from our younger vines, as well as some trusted growers in Southern Margaret River. The fruit was harvested in the cool hours of the morning and gently pressed to tank for settling overnight. A combination of wild and cultured yeast was used for fermentation in large format oak casks and neutral oak barriques. No MLF, the wine was matured on lees with regular batonnage until bottling in Spring, producing a fresh and vibrant style with layers of texture and complexity.

McHenry Hohnen Vintners is a venture between pioneer Margaret River winemaker David Hohnen and his brother-in-law and vine-grower, Murray McHenry. All the grapes are sourced from family owned vineyards in the southern part of the Margaret River region. The McHenry Hohnen intention is to shape wines with verve and vitality. This is done by embracing a ‘hands-off’ winemaking philosophy, where each wine is a focussed expression of its variety, its growing season and its individual site. Viticultural practices embrace old-school holistic farming philosophies and biodynamic practices which cultivate an environment where the soil and its organisms, along with plants, insects and animals, co-exist in a thriving equilibrium.