Eagles Rest Maluna Chardonnay 2011

The Maluna vineyard was originally planted back in the early 1800s, making it likely to be one of the earliest planted in Australia.
 
In the winery: The grapes were hand picked, crushed and wild yeast fermented in French oak. Further oak maturation for 8 months.
In the glass: Medium lemon green.
On the nose: Apple, peach, hazelnut, nougat and struck match aromas.
On the palate: Fine-boned and complex with a vibrant core of yellow fruit, complex nutty notes, long, energetic acidity and plenty of deluxe oak.