First released in 2008, Salo is the passion project of ‘brothers in vine’, David Mackintosh and Steve Flamsteed. The wine has since garnered a cult-like following for its consistently high quality and the winemaking pedigree behind it. Each year, it’s one of the most lauded Chardonnays to come out of the Yarra Valley. Praised by press and top sommeliers around Australia, it’s also deeply revered by the Yarra winemaking fraternity
Although the minutiae changes, the winemaking ethos has not shifted a great deal in 13 years. Hand-picked fruit was chilled overnight and then whole-bunch pressed to a small tank. The tank was then rummaged and the juice run to 500 litre puncheons (all second and third use) by gravity, with full solids. Wild fermentation finished in late April and the wine was lightly sulphured a few months later. For the first year ever, the entire wine went through malo, due to the cool season and elevated natural acid. No stirring, unfined and bottled unfiltered.
"From the Full Moon Vineyard in Gladysdale. Wild ferment and 100% mlf. There's only one wine from winemakers and friends Steve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh, and it's always a good 'un. A bright green gold. There's aromas of ripe stone fruits together with some savoury and complex briny notes. On the palate, this has lots of flavour and punch, finishing long with a refreshing touch of grip. Delicious now and over the next 4–6 years.” 96pts | Philip Rich | Wine Companion
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