Estate Chardonnay 23

Description

Seductive tropical fruit and jasmine notes lead into a palate oozing with pineapple and golden peach flavours. A succulent Chardonnay showcasing the tropical flavours that Gisborne is famous for. A lighter style Chardonnay that can be enjoyed with or without food, in the sunshine with your favourite people.

Winemaker: Anita Ewart-Croy

Harvested in the cool of the morning at optimum ripeness, this Chardonnay is processed quickly to ensure maximum expression of fresh fruit flavour and aroma without the influence of skin tannin. Fermented in stainless using cool temperature control and aromatic enhancing yeast, this Chardonnay is a true expression of the fruit. There has been no oak used in the creation of this wine, half has been put through malolactic fermentation to add creaminess and richness. Perfectly balanced acidity gives length and freshness. This wine was fined with skim milk prior to stabilization, filtration, and bottling.

Enjoy With…

Enjoy in summer sunshine with fresh seafood, your favourite antipasti, grilled and herbed vegetables and smoked white meat.

Cellaring Recommendation

This wine will cellar well for at least five to eight years.

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