The Chelsea is a classic single vineyard blend of Semillon and Chardonnay named after Bob and Maryanne McLeish's grand daughter.
The Chelsea is a classic single vineyard blend of Semillon and Chardonnay that showcases two of our most highly produced varietals. The Semillon provides freshness, while the Chardonnay displays a great depth of flavour creating a seamless blend that is in perfect synergy.
Tasting Notes
The fresh citrus and grassy aromas of the Semillon perfectly compliment the rich peach and rock melon flavours of the Chardonnay. The outcome is exceptionally synergistic, with the flavour of both the Semillon and Chardonnay intensified, but not at the expense of each other. The overall flavours are of stone fruit with a strong dressing of lemon juice on the long finish.
Aging
Drink now.
Food Pairings
Light and creamy pastas, fresh prawns or vegetable terrine.
Technical Notes
Vineyard
the 1.75ha of Estate Semillon and the 1.77ha of Estate Chardonnay vineyards established in 1985 were hand harvested, sorted and then allocated based on quality. The Chardonnay harvest began on the 15th of January followed by the Block 2 and Block 4 Semillon on the 19th of January. These ideal conditions provided excellent ripeness and primary fruit characters for both varietals.
Production
The Semillon was whole bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel tank and then finished with 3 weeks of yeast lees. The Chardonnay was basket pressed then put to stainless steel tank to begin the first fermentation. The juice was then transferred to new and old French oak Barriques where it was left to mature, build complexity and texture before being blended and bottled. This years blend consists of 52% Chardonnay and 48% Semillon.
Harvest Date 15th and 19th of January 2025.
Bottling Date 8th of July 2025.
Acid 6.6
pH 3.09
Alcohol 11.9
