Astrolabe Southern Valleys Sec Chenin Blanc 2022
New Zealand, Southern Valleys
Chenin Blanc
Description
Colour/Appearance Pale lemon.
Aroma/Bouquet Apple, green strawberries, blossom, pineapple, pear and elderflower.
Palate Medium-bodied, with good acidity and a light spritziness, giving flavours of red apple, nectarine and honeysuckle.
Cellaring This wine is already drinking well, but it will continue to evolve, increasing in complexity and roundness over several years.
Suggested Foods Oysters, roasted parsnips, fish grilled in banana leaves, Northern Thai-style herbal salad or chicken dishes with lemongrass and ginger.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
5.8 g/l residual sugar
6.7 g/l acidity
Bottling
Closure: Screw top