Description

Appearance

Clear pale straw.

Bouquet

Expressing the finesse, purity and elegance of Chardonnay, this wine combines the scent of white flowers with the aromas of dried fruits.

Palate

The palate is creamy and textural, driven by a precise acidity with a fresh, supple roundness with hints of grapefruit, nectarine and nuts. Fine light bubbles, dry, lively and pure.

Technical Analysis

Location – 45 Degrees South
Chardonnay grapes for this wine were grown on our estate in Lowburn, Cromwell, Central Otago.

Soils

Fluvial, glacial silts and gravels.

Vine Age

12 year old vines

Trellis Style

VSP

Winemakers Comments

The wine was aged on lees for 6 years before disgorgement to develop complex flavours that interpret the unique character of the season.

Food Matching

Perfect as an aperitif but also with cheeses or with desserts.

Residual Sugar: 0 g/.L
Alcohol: 13 % alc by vol