A superb expression of terroir, vintage and ethos.

After 41 vintages we trust the process - mature vines, ancient soils and elegant winemaking. The results continue to be internationally renowned.

Modern familiarity - oyster shell, apricots and yuzu are gracefully intertwined and come to a crescendo of complex power across the palate. Although intense, this chardonnay exudes restraint, poise and longevity.

Todd's fingerprint of gentle oak handling is celebrated in this cool climate, sophisticated and somewhat aristocratic chardonnay.

Cellar with confidence, drink with pleasure.

Site: Home Block - Upper Moutere, Nelson

Aspect: 60m Elveation, 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: A wet start to the season followed by a dry, albeit warm spring and summer. February rains provided a challenge close to harvest, but a dry picking window allowed for disease pressures to be managed.
A season producing wines of elegance, rather svelte in stature, and approachable.

Harvest: 28th March 2022

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

Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo

Fining: None Filtration: Coarse Vegan: Yes

Bottling Analysis: 13.5% Ale, 3.38 pH, 6.0 g/L
TA, Dry

Full Bottle Weight: 1,165 g