Q Wine Waitaki Valley Chardonnay 2020

Description

• French oak
• White peach & grapefruit
• Custard & brown spice
• Fine tannins

"An elegant and sophisticated bouquet with aromas of fresh white peach, lees and vanilla spices of oak, complexity from barrel fermentation and spiced creamy custard. Flavours mirror the nose, but also transition from peach to grapefruit and apple to lemon. Oak flavours of brown spices and toasty barrel remain distinctive. Fine wood tannins and refreshing acid line bring depth and texture. Delicious, fresh, youthful and complex" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2021

The grapes have been handpicked and whole bunch pressed before barrel fermentation. Generous and textural palate combining minerality and richness with long lasting aromas of white flowers and complex spices showing fresh ginger, white pepper and vanilla bean.

A return to more traditional conditions for the Waitaki in Spring and Summer meant times of turbulence amongst periods of genuine warmth. These conditions gave way to lighter crops but intense small berries. Because of this we called it early as being a ‘vintage’ year for Waitaki wines. The nature of limestone soils means seasons like this can easily be managed, with canopies kept healthy and fruit free of disease. Autumn was the most generous of all seasons, it allowed the luxury of picking at the perfect time for fruit acids and flavours to be shown. The wines from this vintage will be enjoyed for many years.