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Item Number: 5828

UPC: 0890870001142

Country: New Zealand
Region: Nelson
Appellation/AVA: Nelson
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Total Acidity: 6.9
pH: 3.24


Winemaking Notes: Grapes were hand harvested from the Moutere clay gravel vineyards at the Neudorf Home Block, Rosedale Rd and Kina Beach by the coast and the Brightwater alluvial gravels. A mix of Mendoza, 15, 95 and 8021 clones were harvested. A beautiful even growing season allowed long hang times and yielded high natural acidity levels. All fruit was sorted in the vineyard then whole bunch pressed on a gentle press cycle. THe juice was lightly settled and run to barrels (20% new). Primary fermentation occurred spontaneously using indigenous yeast's over a prolonged period. The wine went through a complete malolactic fermentation in spring and stayed on yeast lees, with some stirring.
Harmonious, silky textured joyous wine. Ripe stone and tropical fruits on the nose with some apples and caramel adding complexity. Very fine oak handling leaves this wine fresh and elegant with a marvelous texture. Match with rich poultry, pork and veal dishes.

"The color of this wine is golden, the aromatics a citrus perfume and the palate like an excitable youth The crisp citrus aromatics are integrated well with a creaminess that runs through to the palate. The finish is long and exaggerated with some terroir characters. 90+pts/5 stars" - Jason Bryant, Unscrewed Blog 7/2011