Nanny Goat Vineyard Single Vineyard 'Queensberry' Chardonnay 2021

Single Vineyard Chardonnay produced exclusively from Nanny Goat Vineyard in the Queensberry Sub-region of Central Otago.

Instantly appealing with aromas of citrus, poached nectarine, yellow plum, toasted hazelnut, powdered ginger and just a hint of reductive funk reminiscent of candle smoke. The palate is pleasingly rich up front, opening to a core of vivid nectarine and citrus fruits. Toasty oak and nuances of freshly baked bread add background complexity while a fine bead of acidity draws the palate out to a long textural finish.

Handpicked and whole bunch pressed to stainless steel before being gently mixed and transferred to 500L French oak puncheons with high solids and left to ferment naturally with occasional lees stirring to enhance palate weight and texture. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation in barrel during its 10 months of maturation