This consistently classy, single-vineyard wine is grown on the south side of the Wairau Valley, hand-picked, fermented with indigenous yeasts, matured for 18 to 20 months in French oak barriques (15 to 25 per cent new), and given a full, softening malolactic fermentation. The 2009 vintage (5*) is weighty, very refined and harmonious, with layers of grapefruit, spice and nut flavours, showing excellent delicacy, subtlety and length. It’s built for the long haul; open mid-2012+.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $33 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2012
This wine is a Classic.
When to drink: 2012