Amisfield Central Otago Chenin Blanc 2019

Description

• French oak
• Citrus & green apple
• Floral notes
• Fresh finish

Striking aromas of citrus with a perfumed floral lift, a textured palate dominated by crisp green apple notes and a fresh finish.

Predominately planted within Lochar stony gravels on the upper terrace above the winery, as well as some small plantings spread across the Estate.

The growing season was back to the mean after 2018’s unprecedented heat. Numerous cold snaps during harvest meant there was a need for helicopters to frost fight at day break. Chenin was slow ripening in the cool harvest and was one of the last picks of the 2019 vintage.

Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. Settled 48 hours then racked 85% to stainless steel tank to ferment cool over 15 days. With the balance fermented naturally in old French barriques.