Rimu Grove Chardonnay 2009
Winemaker's Notes
Harvest date 22 & 29 April 2009
Sugars at harvest 20.6 and 21.6 Brix
Bottling date 31 March 2010
Cases produced 390
Alcohol 13.%
pH 3.35
T/A 6.3 gm/litre
100% fruit from the Moutere Hills appellation.
Naturally barrel fermented in 100% French oak.
Grapes were picked by hand and whole-bunch pressed,
followed by cool fermentation in 225L barriques.
The wine was routinely barrel-stirred on full lees for 11 months.
Tasting notes
Lively citrus, and mineral flavours echo on the long, impressive finish.Fresh and vibrant; smooth round and generous.
A nicely layered wine with elegant sweet nuts and toasted oak notes shining through.