Howard Park Chardonnay, Margaret River

Howard Park Chardonnay is made from fruit grown in the prestigious Allingham vineyard, located in the Karridale subregion of Margaret River. With a south-east to south-west aspect, and an elevation of 40-80 m, the gravel and sandy clay loam soils of the Allingham vineyard are planted to Gingin and Dijon (95, 96) clones, with a vine age spanning 6 – 20 years. The best Gingin fruit, from the oldest vines, goes into Howard Park’s flagship chardonnay, the Allingham, while the next best selection makes the cut for this exceptional house label. The fruit is pressed direct to barrel where it’s allowed to ferment with indigenous yeasts. Barrel size ranges up to 600 litres, with approximately 20% new oak. Howard Park Chardonnay is a canvas that encourages the makers to express their winemaking prowess, from handling and bâtonnage through to barrel selection for the final blend.