Escarpment, Chardonnay 2018

100% grown from Escarpment’s Te Muna Road site in what can be considered a perfect, mild season. The summer allowed a normal crop load to ripen slowly, producing powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone which combine beautifully with barrel fermentation to create Burgundian inspired Chardonnay. Flavours are reminiscent of white stone fruit with delightful soft texture ensuring a long commanding finish. Partial malolactic fermentation and lees stirring has enhanced the texture, complexity and mouth feel allowing it to match most entrée dishes.

Escarpment Chardonnay, by Tim Bourne Winemaker