The 2025 Domenica Estate Chardonnay was handpicked, over the course of 10 days, by block and clone in mid February. The fruit was crushed, pressed and chilled in stainless steel overnight. The juice fermented in a mixture of 600 litre demi-muids and 228 litre barriques. As usual, the new oak component is around 20%. Domenica 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:  The Domenica vineyard was first planted in 1996, an accord of family and friends. The original planting consisted of Chardonnay, Roussanne and Pinot Noir on the steeper south facing section of the property. Ensuing years saw a joint venture between Michel Chapoutier, Peter Graham and his family to expand plantings focussing on Shiraz and Nebbiolo. 
Domenica Winery was officially launched in 2012 after Peter became sole owner and manager of the vineyard and property. From years of intimate experience farming this site, Peter has expanded the early plantings of Chardonnay and Nebbiolo which so successfully express the shallow granitic soil. Gamay joined the lineup in 2022 and Chenin Blanc in 2024. Peter Graham has been making wine since 1999, when he began working in vineyards and cellars in Beechworth. During the early years, he studied oenology at Charles Sturt University while working as an assistant winemaker nearby until 2012. With more than 25 years of experience working on this granite rich vineyard site, Peter brings an intimate perspective to the celebrated Beechworth region. The wines are thoughtfully vinified on-site in small batches to capture the diversity of aspects and clonal selections in the vineyard.