Tasting Notes
A sparkling “blanc de blanc” wine made from 95% chardonnay in a “brut” style.
Crisp, fresh stonefruit with a biscuity finish.
Wine Information
- Winemaker: Andrew Nimmo
- Region: Gisborne
- Variety: Chardonnay
Chronology
- Harvest Date: March 2013/14
- Bottling Date: 11 February 15
- Release Date: February 15
Winemaker Notes
This wine was developed using 95% Chardonnay from two different years 13 & 14. Wines were chosen to produce a wine with yeasty/biscuity character, smooth from malolactic fermentation, fruity with good acidity.
Viticulture Notes
All grapes for this wine were grown in Gisborne.
Technical Details
- Alcohol: 13.4%
- Residual Sugar: 12 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6.6
- ph: 3.4
Consuming
- Cellaring: 1-2 years
Awards
- 3 stars – Joelle Thomson/Tizwine
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