'Black Sands' is a new single-vineyard Chardonnay by Patrick Sullivan, made with grapes sourced from the volcanic-soil Heywood Vineyard in west Victoria.
Lighter on its feet than Patrick's other 2022 releases, Black Sands is textural and phenolic. There is whole-bunch and some skin-contact at play, resulting in distinctive, earthy minerality supporting classic stonefruit, lemon and brioche. Electric on the palate, this is a fascinating expression and one of Patrick's best wines yet!
Winemaking Style: Progressive
How it drinks: Layered, Textural, Racy, and Mineral
Grape Variety(ies): Chardonnay
Region: Victoria
Country: Australia
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