Description
Beautifully ripe aromatics with hints of peach and nectarine are layered with a generous French oak influence and a touch of citrus. The palate is full-bodied with a creamy texture which is supported by a vibrant, lively acidity that reflects the cool climate vineyards of Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley. You cannot go past the 2019 Chardonnay matched with a delicious roast chicken with all the trimmings.
Awards
Silver International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Silver Decanter Medal
Silver MUNDUS vini award
Silver Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver The Global Chardonnay Masters
Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
Bronze New Zealand International Wine Show
Certifications
Alcohol
13.7%
Analytical data
Vineyard
Waihopai Valley, Marlborough
Vinification
A mix of both hand and machine-harvested fruit; the hand-harvested fruit was wholebunch pressed directly to barrel, while the machine-harvested Chardonnay was completely de-stemmed and the juice settled prior to fermentation. All batches were fermented cool in 500L French oak puncheons, 30% of which were new. Following fermentation the wine was aged in barrel, on full lees, for a further 9 months, with periodic stirring to build weight, complexity and mouth feel. 80% of the batches underwent malolactic fermentation.
Maturation
Aged in barrel on full lees for 9 months with periodic stirring.