The SORRELL WHITES DUO contains 1x bottle of the AUNTSFIELD Blanc 2022 and 1x bottle of THE WREKIN Chardonnay 2022.
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay 2022
The grapes were 100% hand-picked and gently whole bunch pressed. After settling in tank, the juice was racked and inoculated with yeasts from ‘The Wrekin’ vineyard and then transferred to French barriques- no new oak. In spring, malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. The wine aged for 18 months on lees.
AUNTSFIELD | Blanc 2022
After long gentle pressing, the juice was settled for 24hrs before being racked and NTU adjusted. The juice was inoculated with yeast from Aunstfield vineyard. After two days of fermentation the wine was cooled and transferred to a combination of concrete and old French oak where it was left to ferment at warmer temperatures to help build texture and complexity. The wine was matured on fine lees for 16 months. This aging time allowed the wine to integrate and build concentration and depth of flavours before undergoing blending and bottling.
SORRELL WHITES DUO
THE WREKIN Chardonnay 2022
“A bouquet of complexity and freshness, variety and power, finesse and charm. A silky texture touches the palate first then flavours of fresh citrus and white fleshed fruits, there’s a fine lees quality adding to the mouthfeel and energy. Flavours mirror the bouquet driven by white fleshed stone fruit then citrus. Well made, lengthy, new and delicious.
94 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas MS
“Bright, even, pale straw yellow with some depth. The nose is elegantly lifted with aromas of roasted almond shavings, delicate spice, grapefruit pith, underlying stonefruit and citrus. Medium-bodied, aromas of peach and nectarine entwined with lemon, pink grapefruit pith and subtle spices. The fruit has concentration and flows harmoniously along an effortlessly creamy line; enlivening acidity carries good energy and length, closing on enticing, delicate layers. The Chardonnay is elegantly expressed with delicate layers and good energy.”
19+/20 (96 pts), Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"Restrained and elegant, the wine shows white peach, fresh fig, nougat and almond meal notes on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate delivering finely flowing mouthfeel backed by beautifully pitched acidity. Gorgeously refined with depth and persistency. "
95 Points, Sam Kim Wine Orbit
AUNTSFIELD Blanc 2022
“Aromas of fresh apple and white fleshed fruits, there’s a lees quality layering in depth and breadth in the bouquet. Crisp and dry as the wine touches the palate with a textured mouthfeel weaving through the flavours of white fleshed orchard fruits and citrus. The lees quality is distinctive and adds a delicious complexity across the palate.”
93 Points, Excellent, Cameron Douglas MS
“Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is softly full and with good energy, aromas of citrus oil overlaying stony minerals, stonefruit, citrus and fennel. Medium-full bodied, peach, grapefruit and zest aromas intermixed with stony minerals, oyster shell, fennel and cardamom. The oily mouthfeel flows smoothly with crushed stones, supported by zappy acidity, lending a long finish with a hint of saline. This textural white shows concentration and balance with a savoury appeal.”
19/20 (95 pts), Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"It's elegantly expressed on the nose, showing crunchy apple, white flesh stone fruit, lemon pith, wet limestone and oatmeal nuances, leading to a finely textured palate that's brilliantly focused and linear. Splendidly structured by bright acidity, finishing long and poise."
94 Points, Sam Kim Wine Orbit
