Stables Ngatarawa Reserve Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2019

Description

• Subtle oak
• Nectarine
• Cinnamon & vanilla
• Smooth mouthfeel

"Attractively fruited and delightfully expressed, the bouquet shows apricot, rockmelon, vanilla and hazelnut characters. It's equally appealing on the palate delivering ripe fruit intensity backed by creamy mouthfeel and refreshing acidity, making it immediately attractive and drinkable. At its best: now to 2023" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021

This Reserve Chardonnay is straw coloured with green hues. Perfumes of ripe tropical fruit with nectarine and grapefruit bouquet the nose with subtle spicy oak with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and cream. Persistent citrus and ripe tropical fruit flavours. Smooth, creamy textured palate with almond and pineapple.

Stables Reserve offers a sense of history with its name taken from the original Stables where it all started in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay. Gentle in style, the Stables range evokes life’s simple pleasures – warmth, hospitality and conversation.

The growing season started cooler than average but was followed by a very warm and dry January. February cooled bringing perfect ripening conditions followed by a dry March allowing fruit to be harvested in optimum condition.

Grapes sourced from a portion of the vineyard known to produce fruit with exceptional ripeness and flavour were gently pressed. Only the free-run juice and lightly pressed portions were used. The juice was fermented dry before undergoing a full secondary, malolactic fermentation and then oak aged on lees for 10 months to develop soft mouthfeel and richness.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with chicken, turkey, vegetable terrines or dishes with creamy sauces.