$69.99
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Region: Marlborough
Grapes: Chardonnay
First Glance: Melon, Grapefruit, Butterscotch, Full Bodied
The Wine:
Crafted primarily from Mendoza clone sourced from the lower reaches of the Brancott Valley and Fairhall. Whole bunch pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation in French oak (20% new) with occasional lees stirring and 100% MLF. 18 months maturation in barrel.
An enticing combination of pink grapefruit, burnt orange and white nectarine mingles with more savoury aromas of smoked almonds, hazelnut meringue and the heady fragrance of freshly cut hay. The mealy savouriness carries through onto a rich, textural palate, evidence of this wine’s low-intervention winemaking. An intricate bone-dry style that is highly concentrated with a distinct flintiness, tight structure and crisp citrussy finish.
The Review:
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 95pts
"Wonderfully fruited and gorgeously expressed, the bouquet shows nectarine, rockmelon, lemon peel, nougat and brioche characters with a hint of flinty complexity. The palate is superbly weighted and expansive with terrific fruit power and elegant oak infusion, leading to an impressively long delicious finish."
