Information about "Journey's End Destination Chardonnay 2024"
The Destination is the pinnacle of white winemaking at Journey’s End.
Sourced from vineyards that are are situated 200m above sea level, and just 7km from the ocean, the Journey's End Destination Chardonnay's nose is complex
and delivers concentrated stone fruit with layers of citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit, and hints of smoky spice
attributed to generous oak aging. The ever present natural minerality and acidity ensure freshness and adds focus
to a long-lasting creamy finish.
Treatment in the cellar
Following a mix of whole bunch and destemmed pressing, only free
run juice was used, and clarified through flotation settling.The Destination was made with a minimal intervention approach in a combination
of 300L and 225L (15% new) French oak barrels at temperatures ranging between 16 - 19˚Celcius. Following partial malolactic fermentation, the wine was left on the fine
lees with frequent stirring for 10 months, imparting mouthfeel and aiding in the
wine’s natural preservation during barrel maturation. Only the best barrels were
selected and blended.
