Farmed with the same philosophy and made in the same way as our single vineyard chardonnay range. Flinty and complex, this wine captures the precision and character of Southern Margaret River Chardonnay. Aromas of kaffir lime, grilled peach and zesty ginger are layered with struck match and nougat—hallmarks of wild fermentation and considered winemaking.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2024
Varietal
Chardonnay
Alcohol %
12.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Flinty and complex, this wine is a charming expression of Southern Margaret River Chardonnay. On the nose, delicate notes of kaffir lime, nectarine pulp, and zesty ginger leap from the glass, complemented by
complex wild ferment elements of cashews and flint rock. The palate is powerful yet crystalline and defined by a mealy texture and that long, savoury acid line this area is renowned for. This Chardonnay reflects place and season and pays homage to our farming and winemaking philosophy.
Vineyard
Calgardup Brook, Hazel’s, Burnside & Chapman Grove Vineyards.
Wine Making
Farmed with the same philosophy and made in the same way as our flagship Chardonnay range. All fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed before undergoing wild yeast fermentation with full solids in French oak barriques and puncheons (25% new). Barrels were sulphured shortly after primary fermentation was completed, with no malo-lactic fermentation to retain natural acidity. Laterite Hills Chardonnay matured for 10 months in barrels before being bottled in January 2025.
Vintage Report
Vintage 2024 will be remembered as the earliest start of harvest at McHenry Hohnen. After good rainfalls during winter, our vines reacted to the excellent moisture levels in the ground and the warm spring conditions by developing healthy canopies earlier in the season.
Summer was characterised by zero rainfalls and above-average diurnal temperatures. Veraison was anticipated across the different sites in 2-3 weeks.
The Marri blossom was incredible in 2024, and with birds totally uninterested in our crops and no disease pressure, we were able to harvest pristine fruit.
We experienced a very compressed white harvest, which kept our winery and vineyard teams extremely busy. The whites show expressive fruit profiles, with texture and generosity without compromising on freshness. Yields on the red varietals were lower than expected. However, the warm and dry weather created desirable conditions for our reds that showcase good structure, concentration, and vibrancy.