Ironcloud Estate (formerly Pepperilly Estate) is situated in the picturesque Ferguson Valley, in the hills of the Geographe Wine Region, overlooking Geographe Bay, Western Australia.

The vines were planted in 1999 in highly prized red gravelly loam soils and the estate comprises of a single vineyard of 28 acres comprising hand-tended Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Malbec, Touriga, Saparavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

The winery is now rated as 5 star by James Halliday.

Hand-picked Chardonnay, single estate. A selection of the four Burgundian Bernard clones, 76, 95, 96 and 277. Each adding varying degrees of richness, structure, or finesse. Fruit is immediately whole bunch pressed sequentially to oak with no additives made and proceeds through wild ferment. Batonage being the only intervention during maturation. The barrels are blended to achieve a distinct, satisfying wine.

Producer’s Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright straw with a pale green tinge.

Nose: Bright stone fruit, spiced floral notes and subtle grapefruit.

Palate: Elegant tannins and a zesty natural acidity ensure the fruit-driven palate finishes long and fresh.