Vibrant fruit typical of the region
Concentrated flavours of lemon curd and nectarine are enhanced by a creamy texture from lees aging
Pair this delicious drop's concentrated flavours of lemon curd and nectarine with pumpkin ravioli for a flavour sensation
Mystery Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017
Accolades
Awarded 88/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2017
Description
"It is gently expressed on the nose showing white stone fruit, citrus, almond and subtle savoury notes. The palate is vibrant and delicately fruited, and offers fine texture and bright acidity, leading to a lingering crisp finish. The wine is restrained and elegantly styled, and delivers youthful fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2017
This wine shows the vibrant fruit typical of the region. On the nose the wine shows lifted aromas of lemon, melon and peach supported by subtle smoky oak. On the palate concentrated flavours of lemon curd and nectarine are enhanced by a creamy texture from lees aging, spicy oak and a fresh dry finish. This wine matches well with barbecued salmon fillets or roast chicken stuffed with lemon and thyme.
This chardonnay is a mix of clones Mendoza and Fifteen, from the Dartmoor district in Hawkes Bay. Free draining stony gravels are the pre-dominant soil structure in this area. The crop was kept low and well exposed to ensure even ripening and optimal flavour development. This Chardonnay was cool fermented with both aromatic yeasts and Burgundy style yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Once fermentation was completed, the wine was left for an extended period on yeast lees to promote textural qualities and mouthfeel. The wine exhibits stonefruit and ripe citrus flavours with a rich, mealy texture. A small portion was fermented in barrels using native yeasts to increase complexity. Ready to drink now, or cellar until 2019.
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