Chalmers ‘Mother Block’ White Blend, Murray–Darling, Victoria, Australia 2023
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$20.00
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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 2023
Regular price
$20.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
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