The Ned Chardonnay

WINE MAKING

Ripe chardonnay fruit was completely destemmed before being gently pressed and the juice settled prior to fermentation. Fermentation was carried out in a mixture of 500 L French oak puncheons and temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation the wine was aged on full yeast lees for a further 9 months, with periodic yeast lees stirring to build weight, complexity and mouthfeel. During this time around 50 % of the batches underwent malolactic fermentation.

 

ANALYSIS

Alcohol                     14.0%
pH                             3.4
Titratable Acidity     5.3g/L
Residual Sugar        ‹1g/L

 

TASTING NOTE

Vibrant fruit is at the core of this wine: yellow citrus and white peach are expertly married with subtle toastiness and malo-derived creaminess. A rich and full flavoured Marlborough Chardonnay that combines classic varietal flavours with warm, roasted nut and smoky French oak. Texture and bright acidity concentrate the mid-palate and ensure a refreshing, lengthy finish.