Colere Ashmore Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

Description

Lemon, Oak, Pastry

"Bright, even, yellow gold. The captivated bouquet is filled with well-proportioned minerals, golden apple, stonefruit, lemon curd and biscotti. Medium-bodied, aromas of golden apple, peach, lemon curd and zest interweaved with stony minerals and biscotti. The wine is harmoniously balanced, with well-proportioned elements supported by a seamless, soft line of acidity, driving a textural, long, complex closing. Refined and effortless" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Aug 2024

"Deepening straw hues with golden highlights lead to a bouquet of development and balance. Cashew nut and peach, sweet grapefruit peel and brioche bun lees qualities highlighting a mineral quality. On the palate a full-bodied expression with flavours of citrus and stone fruits, lees spices and complexity from older wood and texture from acidity and fine fruit tannins. Fresh and bright, balanced, well made and ready. Best drinking from 2024 through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2024

This style is influenced by two clones, the softer acidity of clone B95 which imparts charm and accessibility and the Mendoza clone with its small, intensely flavoured bunches with abundant acidity providing the concentration and structure. 95% whole bunch pressed juice stainless steel primary fermentation, with 30% moving to older oak puncheon towards the end of ferment. 5% skin fermentation to complement and enhance phenolics. Left on fine lees for 12 months before racking to stainless steel to stabilize (full MLF) and settle for a further three months. 15months on fine lees before bottling without fining or filtration, vegan friendly.