Organically Certified BioGro 5438 | Moutere Clay Gravels | Single Vineyard | Low Cropping | Hand Harvested | Wild Ferment | Natural Spring Malo | Barrel Fermented | Unfined | Vegan | Lightweight Glass Bottle | Solar Powered Winery

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 season began dry before shifting to a wetter-than-usual October, with an exceptionally warm December brining ideal flowering conditions. While the Christmas and early January period posed some challenges, a return to warm, settled weather through February and March improved ripening. Occasional rain showers kept canopies refreshed, leading to a smooth, trouble-free harvest. The season produced wines of both volume and generosity.

Harvest: 28th March 2025

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% Alc, 3.26 pH, 6.8 g/L
TA, Dry

Full Bottle Weight: 1,165 g