Classic, yet exquisitely modern. Still, yet alive with anticipation - the pause before the beat drops, the breath before a conversion kick: thrilling, confident, eternal.

From mature vines anchored in Moutere clays, this Chardonnay moves in seamless waves – silky, harmonious and complete. Nori, white peach, cashew and pink pepper sit delicately alongside a subtle creaminess.

Each layer of this complex Chardonnay is subtly sculpted - from Stef’s meticulous work in the vineyard to Todd’s gentle handling in the winery. The result is Chardonnay in perfect balance: effortless, sophisticated, and self-assured.

Patience will be rewarded in the cellar, yet it is already expressing clarity, harmony and gentle strength.

A wine of timeless allure.

Site: Home Block - Upper Moutere, Nelson

Aspect: 60m Elevation, North Facing

Soil Type: Moutere Clay Gravels

Soil Composition: Clay Loam, with small
pebbles in upper horizon.

Vineyard Established: 1978

Farming: Dry Farmed, Organic (Biogro: #5438)

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Clonal Selection: Mendoza

Hand Harvested: 100%

Seasonal Detail: The 2023-2024 growing season was splendid, marked by a welcome return to an El Nino weather patter, and more stable weather conditions without dramatic temperature or rainfall extremes.

Summer months were dry and warm, but followed by an "autumnal" finish to the season. A superb season producing wines with fruit intensity and poise.

Harvest: 16th & 23rd March 2023

Processing: 100% whole bunch press. 24 - 48
hour settling

Fermentation: 100% Wild Yeast, High solid
fermentation

Fermentation Vessel: 100% barrel fermentation,
15% new French Oak - medium toast

Maturation: 12 months on full lees with monthly
battonage until completion of malo, followed by
4 months, on fine lees, in stainless steel tank.

Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo

Fining: None Filtration: Coarse Vegan: Yes

Bottling Analysis: 13.5% Ale, 3.26 pH, 6.8 g/L
TA, Dry

Full Bottle Weight: 1,165 g