Wine Richmond Plains, Chardonnay, 2016
This lightly-wooded Chardonnay is not only expressive and fruity, there is a great focus on environmental factors. This wine is both vegan-friendly and organically certified, adding to the uniqueness of this elegant wine. This wine is an expressive example of fantastic New Zealand Chardonnays.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
White - An elegant Chenin Blanc that is organic and vegan with an expressive nose and touch of oak.
Tasting Notes:
It is wonderfully expressive on the nose showing golden peach, orange peel, vanilla and cedary wood characters, followed by a beautifully weighted palate that is richly fruited and creamy. The wine offers gorgeous intensity together with silky texture, finishing long and delicious.
Gastronomy:
This wine is suitable for a vegan diet. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a wide variety of meals, particularly seafood and white meats.
Vineyards:
Organic Certified.
Winemaking process:
Beautiful ripe grapes were whole bunch pressed. Juice was transferred into French oak barrels (12% new) where it naturally underwent wild yeast ferment. The wine was stirred once a week for 4 months on its lees to add texture complexity and aroma. 100% malolactic fermentation to soften acids and add a rich character to the wine.
Our recommendations
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