The Ned Chardonnay 2022

A fruit-driven Chardonnay with white peach and quince aromas, elevated by notes of clove, vanilla and lightly toasted brioche. The palate is plush and creamy from the near full malolactic conversion, whilst still retaining lively acidity and fine oak tannin. A food-friendly style that will compliment a broad array of cuisine, from light seafood and salad dishes to white meat and creamy pasta. We recommend pairing the The Ned Chardonnay 2022 with salmon fishcakes with a light green salad accompaniment.

Ripe Chardonnay fruit was completely destemmed before being gently pressed and the juice settled prior to fermentation. Fermentation was carried out in a mixture of 500 L French oak puncheons and temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on full yeast lees for a further 9 months with periodic yeast lees stirring to build mouthfeel. During this time a portion of the batches underwent malolactic fermentation adding further texture and complexity.

Aged on full yeast lees for 9 months with periodic yeast lees stirring.