Island of Sliding Doors Chardonnay Tasmania

Island of Sliding Doors Chardonnay originates from select vineyards in Tasmania’s Derwent and Coal River Valleys. The fruit is grown in soils rich in calcium and dolerite, providing a backbone of natural acidity. This label focuses on the clarity of Tasmanian fruit, avoiding the heavy-handed oak styles of the past to produce a wine of energy and focus.

The fruit is whole-bunch pressed directly to French oak puncheons, of which 15% are new. Fermentation is triggered by indigenous yeasts to encourage texture and depth. The wine rests on its lees for nine months with minimal stirring, preventing excessive richness while maintaining a creamy mid-palate. Malolactic fermentation is partial, tailored to the specific acidity of each harvest.

Expect a nose of white peach, nectarine, and crushed oyster shell. The palate is linear and bright, dominated by citrus zest and a distinct flinty minerality. It finishes clean and long with a hint of toasted cashew. This is a disciplined Chardonnay that rewards those who appreciate precision and maritime influence.