
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Block
B Block
Variety
Chardonnay
Harvest Date
18th March - 7th April
Brix at Harvest
21.3-23 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird
Winemaking
Clones B95 and 15 Chardonnay were hand picked, whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented. All barrels were aged for 18 months on full lees. The wine was blended and bottled without fining.
Colour
Pale Straw
Bouquet
Restrained citrus, flint and subtle fruits married to harmonious barrel ageing influences
Palate
A lean and dry palate with a cleansing, mineral finish. Delicate hazel nut and complex, secondary flavours will emerge with bottle age. A wine that requires cellaring to show it’s best.
Release Date
September 2010
Cellaring
3-6 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
<2.0 g/L
TA:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13% v/v

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