Chardonnaywhite wine

Monowai Chardonnay 2010

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Tasting note

Pale gold in colour with rich stonefruit and citrus delicately enhanced with buttery toasty notes and a hint of vanilla. The flavours of peach follow through to the palate with a touch of zesty lemon flavour lending balance and length.

Winemaking

Fruit was selectively hand harvested at optimum ripeness with, gently pressed, and free run and pressings fermented separately between 12-15°C to maximise freshness and aroma. 60% was fermented in Oak barrels and underwent malolactic fermentation while the other 40% was aged sur lie in stainless tanks to retain fruit freshness.

Harvest date: 16 March 2010

Release date: 30 Jun 2011

Oak aging

A portion of this Chardonnay was fermented and aged in French Oak.

Analysis

pH: 3.3            Alc: 13%

TA: 7.4 g/L         RS: <2g/L

Cellaring Recommendations

Delicious for drinking right now, this wine has the potential to cellar for another 5 years over which it will develop an added richness and complexity.

Food Matching

This smooth Chardonnay would be the perfect match for a creamy pasta dish, or lemon baked chicken.