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Chardonnay 2001 - SOLD OUT
Selected Chardonnay grapes of the highest quality were used to make this wine.
Their juice was barrel fermented and matured to give a balance of natural and winemaking characters. The result is a glorious expression of Marlborough Chardonnay with ripe citrus and tree fruits delicately balanced with subtle nut and
creamy nuances from careful winemaking
Aroma: Ripe nectarine, peach with fine, toasted oak nuances
Palate: Supple and bodied with a smooth texture. Fleshy, dry finish
Maturation: 10 months post fermentation ageing on lees in barrel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.8g/l
Residual sugar: 1.2g/l
Harvest dates: 30th March, 1st and 10th April 2001
Bottling dates: March 19th & 20th, 2002
Their juice was barrel fermented and matured to give a balance of natural and winemaking characters. The result is a glorious expression of Marlborough Chardonnay with ripe citrus and tree fruits delicately balanced with subtle nut and
creamy nuances from careful winemaking
Sensory Notes
Colour: Ripe yellow with gold tints.Aroma: Ripe nectarine, peach with fine, toasted oak nuances
Palate: Supple and bodied with a smooth texture. Fleshy, dry finish
Technical Notes
Fermentation: Whole-bunch pressed to French & American oakMaturation: 10 months post fermentation ageing on lees in barrel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.8g/l
Residual sugar: 1.2g/l
Harvest dates: 30th March, 1st and 10th April 2001
Bottling dates: March 19th & 20th, 2002
Cellaring Potential
This wine is expected to be at its best between mid 2003 and for two more yearsFood Suggestions
Well suited to slow cooked small game and smoked seafood
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