Winemakers Notes

Each vintage the winemakers select the best

Chardonnay to carry the Eileen Hardy label. By
taking a selection of cool climate regions where only
the best parcels of fruit are selected, hand picked,
naturally fermented and placed in high quality
French oak, the hallmarks of this outstanding wine
are formed.
The 2008 release is crafted from grapes sourced
from the cool climate regions of the Yarra Valley and
Tasmania.
The 2008 was characterised by very dry conditions
and generally warm temperatures. The result is a
Chardonnay with great flavour expression and good
retention of natural acidity.
Grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch
pressed before being filled directly into high quality
French oak barriques for natural barrel
fermentation. An average of 40% underwent
malolactic fermentation until the acid balance and
texture were in harmony. The wine was then allowed
to mature for 9 months in order to build texture.
The 2008 Eileen Hardy is a Chardonnay that sets the
style trend exemplifying cool climate Chardonnay at
its very best.
Tasting Notes
Wine Style
Sweet 1 2 3 4 5 Dry
Light 1 2 3 4 5 Full bodied
Colour
Medium to deep straw with tinges of green.
Bouquet
Fresh toasty oak, light spicy char and gun flint
complexity sit in harmonious balance with light
citrus lemon and grapefruit characters.
Palate
Nuances of sweet lemon and a touch of grapefruit
bitterness are balanced by a creamy cashew, vanillin
malt complexity. An exceptional structure is aided by
crisp mineral acidity with a fine, long and persistent
finish.
The Four Seasons Hotel Perpetual Trophy Best
White Wine in Premium Classes 2 years and older
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010 Class 50

The Albert Chan Memorial Prize - Best White Wine of
Show
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010 Class 50

Macquarie Group Perpetual Trophy Best White
Wine of Show
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010 Class 50

Grape Expectations Australia Trophy Best
Chardonnay of Show
Perth Royal Wine Show 2009 Class 13

Royal Queensland Wine Show 2010 Class 26

Decanter World Wine Awards 2010

Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010 Class 50

Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2009 Class 17

Perth Royal Wine Show 2009 Class 13




Food
Cool water oysters and fish.
EI LEEN HARDY
Vintage Release
March 2009
Alcohol
13.0%
CHARDONNAY
2008
Soil Type
Red Volcanic
Granite sand-loam
Winemaker
Paul Lapsley
Region
Yarra Valley 56%
Tasmania 44%
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Fermentation
100% oak
Malolactic
Fermentation
40%
Cellaring
10 to 15yrs
Climate
Cool climate
Residual Sugar
1.3 g/L
Acidity
7.0 g/L
pH
3.19

Harvesting
Hand picked
Oak Maturation
9 months in French oak
40% new