Ad Hoc Hen & Chicken Chardonnay 2024 6x75cl

A pale, beautifully balanced chardonnay with hints of vanilla on the nose and a winning cool climate acidity. Careful oak treatment has resulted in a wine of depth and balance.

Vineyards

Northern aspect with Genassic soils.

Vintage

The 2024 growing season was marked by favourable conditions that supported strong vine growth and fruit development. Spring provided a solid foundation with moderate temperatures ranging from 18 degrees to 25 degrees and consistent, though slightly below-average, rainfall. This period of milder weather allowed for robust growth and a healthy flowering, essential for the quality of the fruit set. The moderate rainfall during spring, averaging between 70-110mm per month, ensured that the soil retained enough moisture, allowing a balanced growth environment for the vines and reducing early season irrigation needs.

Winemaking

Fruit was hand picked, whole bunch pressed, fermented with natural yeasts and aged in new and two-year-old French oak prior to bottling.