Dog Point Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022

Dog Point Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022

Hand picked and gently pressed, prior to a brief overnight settling of the juice.

100% wild primary and secondary fermentations in barrel (10% new) over eighteen months. Bottled without fining and with only minimal filtration.

Warm tones of ripe citrus are complimented with savoury, mealy notes which developed over time on lees. The fine grained oak flavours sit in the background and add layers to the wine with hints of smoke, threading the wood and the fruit together.

Pure citrus flavours lead on the palate with a build up of nutty complexity and oatmeal notes. The glycerol textures and slippery, saline acidity offer refreshment and drive through to the finish. A chardonnay with immediate drinkability.

 Drinks beautifully now or can be cellared for 10+ years.