Chalmers ‘Mother Block’ White Blend, Murray–Darling, Victoria, Australia 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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The Mother Block wine is at the heart of Chalmers’ legacy—reflecting decades of trial, terroir, and temperature resilience in a single, field-blended wine. This dry, vibrant white is co-fermented in stainless steel from estate-grown Italian varietals, and showcases the pioneering spirit of the Chalmers family.
- WINEMAKER: Bart van Olphen
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed (Mother Block serves as the propagation source for Italian varietals across Australia)
- VARIETY: Co-fermented blend—73% Vermentino, 16% Fiano, 5% Grechetto, 2% Greco, 2% Glera, 1% Pinot Bianco, 1% Pinot Grigio
- TERROIR: Estate vineyard at Merbein in Murray–Darling, planted to test and showcase Italian varieties in red sandy loam over limestone soils
- VINIFICATION: Night-harvested, co-fermented on full solids, ferments on wild yeast, and aged 6 months on lees in stainless steel; vegan-friendly
- TASTING NOTES: Aromatics of tangerine, pear blossom, and golden apple; palate is dry, bright, citrus-infused, with floral lift and a textured, fresh finish. Wine Enthusiast detects lemon peel, grapefruit, florals, and a subtle metallic copper note, with mouthwatering acidity
- SCORES: 91 pts Wine Advocate
Chalmers ‘Mother Block’ White Blend, Murray–Darling, Victoria, Australia 2022
The Mother Block wine is at the heart of Chalmers’ legacy—reflecting decades of trial, terroir, and temperature resilience in a single, field-blended wine. This dry, vibrant white is co-fermented in stainless steel from estate-grown Italian varietals, and showcases the pioneering spirit of the Chalmers family.
- WINEMAKER: Bart van Olphen
- FARMING: Sustainably farmed (Mother Block serves as the propagation source for Italian varietals across Australia)
- VARIETY: Co-fermented blend—73% Vermentino, 16% Fiano, 5% Grechetto, 2% Greco, 2% Glera, 1% Pinot Bianco, 1% Pinot Grigio
- TERROIR: Estate vineyard at Merbein in Murray–Darling, planted to test and showcase Italian varieties in red sandy loam over limestone soils
- VINIFICATION: Night-harvested, co-fermented on full solids, ferments on wild yeast, and aged 6 months on lees in stainless steel; vegan-friendly
- TASTING NOTES: Aromatics of tangerine, pear blossom, and golden apple; palate is dry, bright, citrus-infused, with floral lift and a textured, fresh finish. Wine Enthusiast detects lemon peel, grapefruit, florals, and a subtle metallic copper note, with mouthwatering acidity
- SCORES: 91 pts Wine Advocate