Te Kano Central Otago Chardonnay 2022

Description

Oak, Pastry, Spice

"Elegant and complex, the wine shows white flesh peach, lemon peel, nougat, roasted cashew, and almond meal nuances. It's concentrated and finely flowing in the mouth, delivering excellent weight and richly textured mouthfeel. Wonderfully framed by beautifully pitched acidity, finishing expansive and impressively long. At its best: now to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2025

"Ripeness and purity of fruit lead the bouquet with scents of grapefruit and white peach then a lemon skin and red apple quality. Minerality is central to the bouquet as well introduced through the fine lees and acid line. Medium+ weighted with a satin touch and flavours that reflect the bouquet. Fine fruit tannins, judicious use of French oak with a lengthy finish. A taut new wine still with best drinking from late 2025 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2025

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is gently full and elegant, with aromas of peach, Gala apple, vanilla, lemon curd and delicate spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of lemon, lemon curd, Gala apple entwined with peach, delicate spice and minerals. The wine shows good energy and a fine acid backbone, carrying stony minerals along the palate, added interest. A gently creamy mouthfeel uplifts and provides substance and breadth. This Chardonnay shows cool climate character fruit and acidity along a refined, mineral palate" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Apr 2025

A complex Chardonnay with aromas of yellow peach, tropical fruit, toasted coconut and creamy brioche. Peach and pear follow through the palate with spicy oak nuances building into a complex array of buttered brioche and biscuit undertones. A hint of citrus peel keeps the palate tight and fresh. This complex wine shows lovely fruit weight and richness, balanced by fresh and lively acidity.

The Life Series captures the essence of Te Kano's Estate vineyards, using parcels of fruit from across our subregions to give a snapshot of the season and our unique expression of Otago.

This wine shows the lifted aromatics of Waitaki limestone, alongside the fruit intensity and mineral backbone of Northburn schist.

Vineyard parcels were individually hand harvested and whole bunch pressed to tank for light settling. Barrel fermentation and extended lees stirring over 9 months helped to build mid palate texture and complexity, prior to blending of selected barrels in Spring.