Yarra ValleyIn DreamsNina Stocker82013Yarra Valley, In Dreams, Callie Jemmeson

In DreamsNina Stocker

Pinot NoirChardonnayUpper Yarra ValleyIn Dreams

Situated in Yarra Valley near Melbourne, In Dreams was established by a female winemakers, Nina Stocker. She began their dream-chasing journey 8 years ago. It began as a conversation over the phone. From Perth to New Zealand, in 2013, she finally found her dreamland in Yarra Valley and established In Dreams. She then worked with another beautiful winemaker, Callie Jemmeson, to chase their dreams.

What is their dream? Definitely to make the best wines! In Dreams aims to make wines that are an honest reflection of the stunning region, wines with elegance, restraint, complexity and balance. Just like what Nina Stocker said Hand crafted wines begin with a dream, from the beginning of the season when the vines lay dormant, until long after harvest, our dreams weaves on. Next vintage always lies ahead, as past vintages transform and evolve in the bottle. Reminding us that nature is the ruler and we remain but the dreamers. It reflects the winery philosophy of respecting the nature.

They source their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from three low yielding, premium quality vineyards. The vineyards are predominantly from the upper Yarra Valley due to the cooler micro climate that helps them capture the elegance and finesse of these noble varieties. In order to allow the vineyards to express themselves in the resulting wines using traditional winemaking techniques such as small batch fermentation, wild yeast and the delicate use of French Oak.

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2015Yarra Valley Chardonnay In DreamsChardonnay

2015 was a great vintage for Chardonnay in the Yarra Valley. The cooler summer and lack of major ongoing heat spikes allowed the fruit to achieved flavour ripeness without losing its natural acidity. In Dreams focuses on the balance of the Chardonnay. The vineyards selected are meticulously cared for, to produce quality grapes with natural balance between the main elements and nurture the fruits through the winemaking process, coaxing out texture through regular lees stirring.

Yarra Valley, Victoria

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100% Chardonnay

,242-515%

James Halliday: 95

Country of Origin:
Australia

Region:
Yarra Valley, Victoria

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Varieties:
100% Chardonnay

Vinification:
Grapes are handpicked at optimal ripeness, destemmed and cold soaked prior to fermentation. Some parcels of grapes would be wild fermented while others were inoculated with selected cultivated strains isolated. After the wine was pressed and the juice was settled for 24 hours, the wine would be racked to predominantly 2-5 year old French oak barriques with 15% going into new French Puncheons where it underwent fermentation. After 8 months it would be blended. No malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes:
This Chardonnay leaps from the glass with lots of citrus notes think grilled limes, pomelo and grapefruit with a hint of savory burnt butter sage or honey. This wine is elegant and well balanced with a lingering crunchy acidity that ties all the elements together, including a lightly toasted nut character from the French oak. The palate is fruity, textured and mouth filling, with a long cleansing finish.

Food Match:
Chicken with cream sauce, fish dishes rich in oil like salmon

Ratings:

James Halliday: 95 points