Tasting Notes:
This wine is lightly toasty, with aromas of vanilla, lemon curd, lime zest. On the palate, the tasting notes match the aromas, with a vanilla note on the finish. The acidity carries the fruit throughout, providing a strong backbone for the subtle oak characteristics. The body frames the structure, providing a bright, yet full Chardonnay.
Winemaker Notes:
This Chardonnay was picked late September from both of our Estate vineyards. The fruit was separated into two parcels – one was direct pressed into 2 x 500L puncheons, while the other was destemmed and crushed into stainless steel. The stainless portion was fermented at 15 degrees to preserve aromatics, and the puncheons were inoculated with a different strain of yeast to build complexity in the final blend.
Barrel stirring was done twice a day during ferment, and once nearly dry, the two Blends were combined to make a 2000L batch in stainless. Partial malolactic fermentation took place, leaving the wine with bright acidity, linear fruit, and well-rounded mouthfeel.
Food Pairing Notes:
Fresh Seafood pasta in a white wine cream sauce, mushroom rissotto, herb encrusted halibut, and roast chicken dinner will all pair very well. A great cheese pairing would be Camembert with grainy mustard.
Production:
400 cases
