Spy Valley Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Unoaked Chardonnay 2007 - Ant Mackenzie

Chardonnay grapes are selected from our Marlborough vineyards, gently crushed and fermented warm in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wines are aged for four months prior to blending and bottling. The wine is typical of ripe Chardonnay with aromas of peach and apricot and a full bodied rich palate. A hint of mineral contributes to the wines’ vibrant character.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Selected sites in Marlborough's Wairau & Waihopai Valleys.

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Harvest Date

9 April 2007

Brix at Harvest

22.6 - 23.0 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie and Paul Bourgeois

Winemaking

After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented at warm temperatures. At the end of fermentation the wines were aged on the yeast lees for four months prior to blending and bottling.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

The primary character is ripe tropical fruits. Look for melon with a citrus twist on the end.

Palate

The impression of fruit sweetness from the bouquet follows through on the palate. This richness is a perfect foil for the vibrancy of the textural components of the wine.

Release Date

August 2007

Cellaring

3 - 5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

5.0 g/L

pH:

3.35

TA:

7.00 g/L

Alcohol: