Tohu Marlborough Chardonnay 2023
New Zealand, Southern Valleys
Description
Richly textured unoaked Chardonnay displaying aromas of ripe nectarine and bright citrus underpinned by hints of integrated nutty butterscotch gained form both extended time on lees and malolactic fermentation. On the palate fresh flavours of ptirring, aged in tank for 6 months. Sourced from the Rapaura.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Product Range: Tohu Manaaki
Vineyard
Grapes sourced from the Rothay vineyard located in Marlborough's Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley. The 2022-23 growing season was generally cloudy and wet over the summer, however dedication in the vineyard kept disease pressure at bay. Autumn delivered optimal harvest conditions with a slow, long ripening season allowing fruit to be picked with the perfect balance of flavours and ripeness.
Winemaker
Bruce Taylor
Harvest Notes
The 2022-23 growing season was generally cloudy and wet over the summer, however dedication in the vineyard kept disease pressure at bay. Autumn delivered optimal harvest conditions with a slow, long ripening season allowing fruit to be picked with the perfect balance of flavours and ripeness.
Viticulture
Grapes sourced from the Rothay vineyard located in Marlborough's Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley.
Vinification
Grapes were gently pressed to tank before being cold settled over 48 hours. After settling the juice was racked and inoculated with yeast selected to retain purity in the finished wine. After initial fermentation the wine underwent secondary malolactic fermentation with weekly lees stirring to build texture and complexity while still retaining freshness. Aged in tank for six months.
Maturation
Aged in tank for six months. Bottled in late September 2023.