Mystery Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 (05)

Mystery Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 (05)French oak White nectarine Creamy nougat Elegant finish "Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is full and elegant, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, whipped butter, almond and minerals. Medium bodied, aromas of lemon and grapefruit melded with peach, almond shavings, stony minerals and whipped butter. The creamy mouthfeel is lightweight and refined; fresh acidity carries crunchy minerals to a lengthy, layered finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan

• French oak
• White nectarine
• Creamy nougat
• Elegant finish

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is full and elegant, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, whipped butter, almond and minerals. Medium-bodied, aromas of lemon and grapefruit melded with peach, almond shavings, stony minerals and whipped butter. The creamy mouthfeel is lightweight and refined; fresh acidity carries crunchy minerals to a lengthy, layered finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, May 2024

"Pale with sweet citrus and stone fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is mid weighted, focussed and lean with obvious use of pristine fruit. Well structured and fruit driven while not necessarily over complex, it is very precise and moreish" Cuisine Magazine, Sep 2024

"This is immediately appealing on the nose, showing rockmelon, fig, vanilla and roasted hazelnut aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and smooth texture, beautifully framed by finely infused acidity, finishing lingering and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2024

Pale straw in the glass. Savoury aromas of macadamia nut, creamy nougat, and white nectarine. A weighty palate with intense savoury flavours and a hint of vanilla. The slight minerality adds texture for an elegant, clean finish.

Our Chardonnay grapes were sourced from Marlborough's Lower Wairau Valley. This area is old riverbed with fast draining, alluvial soils. The 2022 vintage was blessed with an abundance of sunshine and healthy growing conditions. Lower crop levels led to increased intensity of flavours within the grapes. Ripening steadily throughout the growing period, this fruit was continually monitored by Heather and the team until the right balance of flavour and ripeness was attained. The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness.

Once transported to the winery, the grapes were pressed, lightly settled and inoculated with a selected yeast strain. The wine was fermented in seasoned French oak barriques, and underwent full malolactic conversion to enhance the secondary characters of cream, nougat and vanilla spice. The barrels sat for nine months with regular lees stirring. Heather's preferred barrels were selected for the final blend before light fining and filtration.

Food Pairing: An ideal wine to enjoy with pan seared white fish and creamy potato bake.