Mystery Wairarapa Chardonnay 2024

Description

Grapefruit, Oak, Smoke

Black Market Mystery Wines™ are simply wines we love, with the branding hidden and revealed only when it arrives at your door!

A classic cool climate barrel fermented Chardonnay with aromas of lemon, grapefruit and melon, supported by gunsmoke and toasty oak. The palate has ripe nectarine fruit, rich texture and a long mineral finish. 

A combination of clone 15, 95 and Mendoza, are planted on ancient free draining river terrace where Chardonnay thrives in the cool sunny climate.

2024 was an excellent vintage, and the fruit for this wine was handpicked in optimum condition in late March.  From there it was gently pressed straight to barriques and puncheons (30% new oak) where fermentation occurred, followed by Malolactic fermentation in the Spring. After 11 months resting in barrel on full lees, the wine was assembled and bottled.

Food Pairing: This wine is incredibly versatile with food, Huhu grubs sauteed in garlic butter being a favourite.