Gold Medal – National Wine Awards Of new Zealand

Beach House Track Chardonnay is from a Gimblett Gravels vineyard on Mere Road and is 100% Clone 95. The grapes were hand-picked on the 22nd of February and were whole bunch pressed straight to French barrels for wild fermentation in a mix of puncheons (500L) and barriques (225L). The final blend consisted of 80% 1-year-old oak and 20% 2-year-old oak.

The wine was left in these oak vessels for 10 months where it was stirred weekly to retain freshness and promote mouthfeel. 100% of the final blend underwent malo-lactic fermentation imparting a lovely brioche character and softening the acidity. The nose is gorgeous with grapefruit, ripe melon, and orange with a lovely flinty character. On the palate the wine is fresh and flavoursome with remarkable length.

Serious stuff and well worth its price tag.

 

(BCH00038)

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Hawkes Bay

Variety:

Chardonnay

Style:

Soft buttery whites

Winemaker:

Chris Harrison

Closure:

Screwcap

ABV

13.5%

Bottle size:

750ml

Fruit:

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Body:

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Sweetness:

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Acidity:

⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪

Food Match:

Risotto, Chicken

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