Description
The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a bright crisp colour. A complex nose of quince, citrus peel, lime, and butterscotch caramel with hints of pear drop.
The palate is lush, with poise and balance, sharp and vibrant citrus and mineral flavours leading the way to a long round textured finish.
Awards
90 pts Tim Atkin
92 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
90 pts James Suckling
92 pts Wine Spectator Points
Certifications
GMO free
IPW
WIETA
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
dry
1.49 g/l residual sugar
5.81 g/l acidity
3.29 pH
Vinification
The grapes were whole bunch pressed.
The juice was transferred to new and second fill 500L blond toasted barrels after a brief settling.
It was naturally fermented at various temperatures and left for 10 months on its lees.
Total time in barrel was 11 months.
Maturation
11 months in French oak barrels
Bottling
Size: 6x75cl
