Murdoch Hill The Tilbury Chardonnay 6pack 2023 13.5% 750ml

Murdoch Hill The Tilbury Chardonnay 6pack 2023 13.5% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

PALATE

Outstanding colour, flavour and tannin development. A refined and elegant style of Chardonnay.

REGION NOTES

From a selection of vineyards, predominately from our new Lenswood vineyard the remaining fruit is sourced from a high altitude Piccadilly Valley vineyard and the Lobethal districts. These are mature vines with a mix of clones, Bernard C76, C95 & C96 with I10VI, G9V7 and Mendoza clones. The elevation (450-550m) in this cool climate coupled with a range of aspects provides naturally high acidity with depth of fruit to produce a refined elegant style of Chardonnay.

VINIFICATION

The hand picked grapes were part whole berry & whole bunch pressed, due to the natural balance of the fruit no acidification was required before fermentation in older French oak. Partial malolactic fermentation was allowed with a touch of lees stirring to add complexity and depth whilst being carful to keep the wine focused to display the unique qualities of the vineyard.

VINTAGE NOTES

The 2023 vintage in the Adelaide Hills began with excellent subsoil moisture following a wet winter. Regular spring rainfall supported healthy growth, Rainfall of 42.5mm in January provided a welcome boost, followed by cool, mild conditions in February and March.

EXPERT REVIEWS

Katrina Butler

95 Pointsout of 100.

A very cool and wet vintage for the Hills would've brought with it many challenges, not that you'd sense it here. The wine saw full mlf to combat the austerity of acids, and while it is still extremely tight and coiled in its youth, this will relax with bottle-age into something remarkable. Citrus, both lemon and lime, with some grapefruit pith and curry leaf, a thread of salinity flush with white stone fruit and crushed rock. It's tantalising, electric and bound to reward patience.

2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards20 August 2025

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Country: Australia

Region: Adelaide Hills

Vintage: 2023

Variety: Chardonnay

alcohol volume: 13.5

closure: Screwcap

volume: 750

weight: 1.33kg

wine style: White (Medium Bodied Oaked)