Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Voyager Estate, a renowned winery located in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The wine is made from grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which are characterized by their proximity to the ocean and the unique maritime climate that influences the grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and elegant. The style of the wine is characterized by its creamy texture, balanced acidity, and flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle oak. Overall, Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Chardonnay is a must-try for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality Chardonnay with a distinct sense of place.
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This Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Chardonnay is a superb expression of the classic Australian Chardonnay style.On the nose, it delivers a bouquet of ripe peach, citrus, and honeydew melon, with subtle notes of vanilla and toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and creamy, with a beautiful balance of stone fruit, citrus, and hints of buttery oak and spice. The finish is long and elegant, with a lingering hint of white pepper. Overall, this is a delightful Chardonnay with a great balance of fruit and acidity, and a wonderful complexity.
Western Australia is the largest of the eight administrative zones and territories of Australia, accounting for 20% of the nation's fine wines. Spanning 1,600km from east to west, it is the second-largest administrative subdivision of any country in the world.
Western Australia has a long and rich history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the Swan Valley in 1829. Since then, the region has grown to become one of Australia's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both traditional and modern varieties.