Voyager’s Chardonnay vineyards are planted in the Stevens Valley area, located towards the coast, close to the township of Margaret River. The area is characterised by gentle slopes of red/brown gravelly topsoils, about one metre deep, with a stony/clay subsoil. Counting on the cooling breezes of the nearby Indian Ocean, this is an ideal mesoclimate for exceptional Chardonnay.
These estate vineyards were harvested between 27th January and 5th February 2024. Each parcel was pressed and settled overnight before being sent to a combination of concrete and seasoned French puncheons (10% new) for fermentation. The lees were stirred regularly over the next eight months, building weight, texture and detail,
The core grapefruit and citrus backbone is due to the Gingin clone. The small vineyard blocks and subtle nuances of the other clones coalesce to form a wine that displays purity, freshness, and balance. The wine is medium-bodied with lovely texture, vibrant fruit flavours, and clean, saline acidity.