Description
Located in the heart of Western Australia’s renowned Margaret River wine region, the Pierro locality, owned and managed by Dr Mike Peterkin, has a viticultural pedigree second to none.
Today the Pierro is regarded as one of the finest Chardonnays in the region.
Seeing as Margaret River is indisputably Australia’s premier Chardonnay producing region, this is a major honour.
Today there are five distinct blocks of Chardonnay on the property in Willyabrup, with the average vine age reaching 30 years.
90% of the Pierro Chardonnay is the Gin-Gin clone which has proven itself to produce the best quality wine and one that has been particularly successful in Margaret River.
Each block features unique high-density narrow rows on rocky soil that slope down to the Willyabrup Brook and are orientated to the west and north.
The vineyards are managed to maximise fruit, leaf and cane exposure to sunlight; minimise wind damage in the spring and to heighten flavour development in the summer ripening period.
The intensity of this super chardonnay was evident the moment I screwed the top off.
Wow.
This captures so much of the character of this excellent, small Margaret River vintage.
It’s delicate, yet it has so much power driving through the palate.
Butterscotch and white peach with an edge of nectarine work in harmony.
The oak treatment is excellent, providing such control.
Mike Peterkin has been making great chardonnay for years, but this one might just be the best yet.
— Ray Jordan, The West Australian, 98 Points, on the 2020 Vintage The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Margaret River, Western Australia Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5% Closure – Screw Cap Cellaring Potential – up to 10 years from vintage
