Seresin Chardonnay Reserve 2022

A wholly complete expression of Chardonnay, that brings together both poise, structure and concentration. Considered picking and mindful use of oak has created a wine of great balance, that shows both ripe tropical fruits and savoury, smokey complexity and finishes with defined mineral acidity. Bone dry and with a low pH, this wine will age beautifully for many years to come.

Our clay rich Raupo vineyard, farmed following organic and biodynamic principles is located in the centre of the Omaka Valley. This vineyard has a gentle north-west facing aspect and enjoys high sunshine hours and minimal rain.

Certified organic grapes were selectively harvested by hand in the middle of March, with only the clean bunches being picked. The fruit was 100% whole bunch pressed and the subsequent juice settled in tank overnight before racking into oak puncheons, whereby it fermented naturally for 10-12 weeks. The wine then completed malolactic fermentation naturally. After 14 months in oak on lees, the components were racked, blended and filtered prior to bottling. The overall blend has 23% new French oak.