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te Pa Family Vineyards
 
te Pa Family Vineyards

te Pa Reserve Collection St. Leonard's Chardonnay 2019

New Zealand, Wairau Valley
Chardonnay
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Description

Lemon meringue and citrus aromatics are supported by primary aromas of peach and fig with subtle jasmine and citrus blossom florals.

Some high-quality oak adds a wisp of smoke and some vanilla, flint, and caramel notes. The palate is beautifully textured, with almond, citrus rind, and spice flavours sprinkled over a core of crème brülée. A subtle oyster shell minerality gives way to a long lingering finish.

Awards

92 pts James Suckling

90 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni

• Master, Drinks Business Global Chardonnay Masters 2022
• Gold Medal, NZ International Wine Show
• 5 Stars, WineState Magazine

Certifications

VegetarianVegan

Alcohol

13.5%

Analytical data

dry

0.0 g/l residual sugar

Vineyard

Naturally low-cropping mature vine Mendoza is planted in the well-drained sandy silt/loam and clay/loam soils of this excellent chardonnay vineyard.

Vinification

The fruit was handpicked and transported to the winery where it was whole bunch-pressed. The juice was left to settle very briefly before being racked to barrel with high solids.

Once in barrel it was inoculated with non-saccharomyces yeast strains to add complexity and mouthfeel to the naturally occurring citrus and stone fruit expressions we get from this site. Natural, full malo-lactic fermentation occurred in spring.

A selection of the six best barrels (1/2 of which were new) was made in February for this premium reserve wine. This wine was left in barrel until early March before being racked to tank for settling over the following vintage. Three months later the wine was racked and bottled, without fining or filtration.

Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: yes

Bottling

Closure: Screw top

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