Greenhough Road Block Nelson Chardonnay 2018

Description

Ripe aromas of tangelo, apricot and subtle savoury, bakery notes. Citrus fruit flavours in the 2018 vintage are at the riper end moving to tropical papaya and a fleshy, creamy succulence. A little new oak spice and barrel-ferment richness adds complexity to this riper fruit spectrum. The palate retains the elegance of juicy acidity throughout. 

The growing season began warmer and drier than usual. November/December rainfall was significantly below average. These were perfect conditions for flowering which ultimately resulted in above average bunch weights at harvest time. While the Summer months remained warm, they were made difficult by ex-tropical cyclones Fehy and Gita which brough significant rainfall in early February and again in early March. Tight bunches and the moist conditions were challenging for disease control. This was particularly the case with Pinot Noir. White varieties faired much better and as with 2017, sugars at harvest were quite low. Flavours however are ripe and well-developed, vibrant, aromatically expressive and elegantly balanced. 

Food Pairing: Enjoy with a delicious ricotta & spinach stuffed chicken breast.