A lightly toasty Chardonnay with delicious fruit flavours
"A satin touch on the palate then flavours of white fleshed stone fruits, red, green apple & citrus" Cameron Douglas, MS
This Chardonnay comes into its own served alongside creamy vegan mushroom risotto
Ara Single Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2022
Ara Single Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2022
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Awarded 91/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2023
Description
- French & German oak
- Apple & quince
- Vanilla & hazelnut
- Long finish
"Aromas of fresh white and yellow peaches, apple and a touch of quince. The use of barrel suggests a lighter toasty wood layer with vanilla and a lighter raw sugar scent. A satin touch on the palate then flavours of white fleshed stone fruits, red and green apple and citrus. Fleshy textures are contrasted by acidity and wood. Balanced and well made with a decent finish and length. Best drinking from 2023 through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2023
This Marlborough Chardonnay shows wonderful complexity, fresh aromas & flavours of citrus, stonefruit and hints of Hazlenuts with a long, focused finish.
Our Marlborough vineyards saw a smooth start to the growing season. Winter and spring both exceeded the long-term rainfall average, while settled weather throughout the all-important flowering period aided fruit set. Summer temperatures were ahead of the long-term average, with cooler February and March temperatures supporting a long slow ripening period - perfect for early flavour development and retaining acid levels. Cooler early autumn temperatures allowed the team to pick fruit ahead of the usual vintage timeline.
Parcels of fruit were fermented separately in large format French and German oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation was introduced to balance the wine’s acidity. After maturing in barrel for 9 months the wines were tasted and blended. Further aging in tank on light lees added greater complexity before bottling.
Food Pairing: This Chardonnay comes into its own served alongside creamy vegan mushroom risotto.
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