Akarua Chardonnay
Tasting Note
VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
REGION
Central Otago
Sub Region: Bannockburn
VINEYARD
Akarua Estate Vineyard
Vineyard block(s): Kawarau clone 6
Aspect: North/North West on elevated glacial terrace.
Row orientation: East/West
Soil: Weakly structured light alluvial soils overlaying schist rock.
Vine age: 16 years
Trellis System & Pruning: 2 cane vertical shoot positioned (VSP) canopy.
VINIFICATION
Whole bunch Pressed
Yeast: Various
Fermentation heat: <20°
Oak treatment: 15% New
APPEARANCE
Golden, straw colour
BOUQUET
A full bodied wine showing citrus and tropical aromas.
PALATE
The palate is rich with stonefruit and vanillin supported by a lingering minerality typical of the region, which provides great length.
CELLARING
5-7 years.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Winemaker • Matt Connell
Brix at Harvest • 22.8
Alcohol • 13.5%
Residual Sugar • 1.1 g/l
Titratable Acidity • 6.8
pH • 3.34
