Smells like aromas of melon, lemon zest & crème brulée.

Tastes like: fresh grapefruit, ripe melon, crisp apple & toasty almond on the finish.

2021 was one out of the box. Wet and cold spring conditions affected flowering leading to smaller than normal bunches. A long Marlborough summer followed, leading to wines with great purity and concentration.

Winemaking
Whole bunch pressed with minimal Sulphur additions, cold settled then racked to two French oak barrels. One new, the other seasoned. Both barrels were left to ferment un-aided with indigenous yeasts. Once complete, light lees stirring & malolactic fermentation added complexity & depth of flavour. Bottled early, fresh, and vibrant… enjoy

About the vineyard
In 2016 we planted a very small vineyard (722 vines) at Gee Street, Renwick. The unique thing about this vineyard is that it has been developed organically rather than converted once established. We planted three chardonnay clones, mainly 548 but a little 1066 & 121 which are quite rare in New Zealand.

Bottled: 12th October 2021. Released: June 2022

Tasting Note | Bottle Shot