FOREIGN FRIENDS 'LOUISE' 2023 CHARDONNAY
Fermented, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand.
Meet 'Louise' our gorgeous Beechworth Chardonnay. Boasting subtle stone fruit and toasted almond, her palate offers plenty of texture and natural acidity with a beautiful finish that will leave you wanting more.
Our Chardonnay grapes began their journey amongst the rugged granite of the High Country. In a small vineyard on Woolshed falls side of town, they were grown on granite soil at 350m elevation. From there, they were basket pressed and fermented, then aged on lees in French barriques over the winter and spring, arriving here to make your acquaintance today.
BEST PAIRED WITH: Buttery chicken, Seafood, Creamy based dishes, Fried chicken or Risotto.
REVIEWS
“Brings both power and presence to the glass, not to mention a whole lot of Beechworth chardonnay charm. A chorus of summer stone fruits, citrus, quince, baking spices and vanilla pod greets the drinker. Distinctly savoury - love the preserved lemon notes - and textural, yet it is well structured, too, in vibrant acidity. A most compelling newcomer.” 94 points by Jeni Port I Halliday Wine Companion
“From Beechworth and a dynamic trio who have leapt out of the pack with exciting, well formed releases. This has softness and expansive texture with a cut of brine and wet river pebble minerality. Delightful. Lemon-lime on green apple with green mango, touches of light hazelnut and almond, some wet fern and faint pine needle elements in the mix. The suppleness of texture is really attractive, you’d say perhaps a little loose knit but in that easy pleasure and accessibility. Inherent charm overall." 93 Points by Mike Bennie I The Wine Front