• Dry style
• Apple & rockmelon
• Subtle spice & florals
• Vibrant acidity

"A stylish rendition of the variety showing Gala apple, green rockmelon, floral and subtle spice notes on the nose. The concentrated palate displays ripe fruit intensity together with silky texture and vibrant acidity, leading to a lengthy refreshing finish. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021

"Varietal, fresh, mineral and youthful. Scents of baked apple and pear, some white spice, blossom and dry clay mineral qualities. A silky texture on the palate precedes flavours of white fleshed tree fruits, a white clay mineral quality and floral lift. Balanced and well made with plenty of acidity for freshness and a core of flavour. Great drinking from 2022 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2022

Pale straw with golden highlights. Citrus blossom, floral and orange zest notes. Lime, stone fruit and honeysuckle flavours with nice acidity and creamy texture.

This gorgeous French Variety grows well in our Gisborne climate. The grapes for this wine were sourced from the Briant's vineyard in the Patutahi region just across the river from Matawhero. The Chenin Blanc grapes are grown on Kaiti clay soil and with the vines being young, we only had two canes laid down for the growing season. This resulted in low yields and ensured early ripening with nice ripe flavours.

The harvest decisions at Matawhero are made after the winemaker and the viticulturist concur that the grapes are flavour ready. Harvested in the cool of the morning, the fruit for this wine reached lovely ripeness after another warm summer in Gisborne. Swift crushing and pressing ensures that the brightest, most delicate flavours and aromas of the wine are protected for fermentation. Careful temperature management every day during fermentation continues to protect this wine's full expression. Once perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol had been achieved, the Chenin Blanc was separated from the fermentation solids to maximise the expression of this variety's wonderful floral and citrus characters. The wine was then traditionally fined, filtered and bottled.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with seafood and poultry.