Patrick Underwood Dash Farms Chardonnay 2022 valdeorras This ten-year-old Swansea vineyard sits

This ten-year-old Swansea vineyard sits less than one kilometre from the sea

perfumed Sauvignon blanc

pecan shells

6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot

There is a real feeling of freshness and lift in this 2019

Patrick Underwood Dash Farms Chardonnay 2022 valdeorras This ten-year-old Swansea vineyard sitsThe vines were planted in 1999 and grow high on the western slopes of Leanganook with a north south orientation. The soils are Harcourt granite derived colluvium (quartz and fine to medium grain feldspar sand). These rows sit at around 477 metres in elevation and are farmed by David Braybrook. The 2022 vintage was not easy for grape farmers across the state, with a cold, wet growing season coupled with late season rain making for difficult decisions