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