Spy Valley Chardonnay 2005

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Harvest Date

3 - 17 April 2005

Brix at Harvest

23 - 25 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie, Jayne Grigg and Paul Bourgeois

Winemaking

Five clonal selections of Chardonnay were separately whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented and aged on lees for 12 months. A small portion was tank fermented.<br />All components underwent malo-lactic fermentation.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

White peach, hazel nuts and vanilla.

Palate

A pure expression of the Marlborough Chardonnay style. Ripe stone fruit, soft texture and a pleasingly rich finish.

Release Date

July 2006

Cellaring

3 - 5 years