ROHE AWATERE VALLEY CHARDONNAY
$0.00Awatere Valley
Follows the rivers natural path from the mountains out towards the sea. Although this site is situated on a higher river terrace, it's protected from the winds and has a complex fertile soil matrix of silt, gravel and clay. The vineyard is cool and dry, which consistently produces elegant Chardonnays with delicate acidity.
TASTING NOTES
A longer growing season gives bright aromas of grapefruit and lemon meringue pie. The palate shows ripe citrus underpinned with focused acidity and impressive length. Enjoyable on release, the wine will continue to evolve over the next eight years.
VINTAGE REPORT & WINEMAKING
The growing season had more rainfall than normal, significantly throughout winter, which provided good soil moisture. Unsettled and cooler weather over flowering resulted in average yields across the Awatere sub-region. Better weather in late summer and autumn allowed for slow and even ripening. The Chardonnay grapes were harvested then, after gently pressing, the juice underwent primary fermentation. Afterwards, the wine completed malolactic fermentation to convert the harsh malic acid into softer lactic acid. The wine was aged for nine months, 20% new oak barrels were selected to complement the fruit flavour.
2023 TASTING NOTE
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