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Winemaking: The grapes that went into this wine were grown in the Wairau Valley region of Marlborough. From March right through to the end of our harvest at Mount Riley, Mother Nature was kind to us - we had virtually no rain and were able to pick when flavour was at its peak and sugars and acidity in our grapes were perfectly balanced.
This Chardonnay is made up of a blend , 50% of which was fermented in new and seasoned French barriques and 50% of which was fermented in stainless steel. Blending in this way results in a wine with great fruit purity and intensity and elegant oak characters in support. The portion of the blend that was fermented in oak underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was matured for 7 months on lees.
Colour: Bright straw in colour.
Bouquet: Citrus, stonefruit and melon aromas are complimented by butterscotch and vanilla characters.
Palate: An approachable Chardonnay with inviting fruit flavours and oak to add complexity. A full flavoured but refreshing wine with good length.
Drink: Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2012. Match with cheese, light meats or creamy seafood dishes.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.5%
RS: 2.4g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663014995
Carton Barcode: 19419663014992
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand and overseas.
Vintage
2008
Colour
Brilliant clarity. Straw in colour.
Bouquet
Ripe melon and mango aromas are complemented by butterscotch and vanilla characters.
Palate
An approachable chardonnay with inviting fruit flavours and only a light hint of oak to add complexity. A full flavoured but refreshing wine with good length.
Drink
Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2011. Match with cheese, light meats or creamy seafood dishes.
Winemaking
The grapes that went into this wine were grown in the Wairau Valley region of Marlborough. This Chardonnay is made up of a blend, 40% of which was fermented in new and one year old French and American barriques and 60% of which was fermented in stainless steel. The wine fermented in oak underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 6 months on lees.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 14%
RS: 4g/l
TA: 7.4g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663014995
Carton Barcode: 19419663014992
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand. Exported to the UK, Greece
and Hong Kong.
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Vintage
2007
Colour
Brilliant clarity. Straw in colour.
Bouquet
Ripe melon and mango aromas are complemented by butterscotch and vanilla characters.
Palate
An approachable chardonnay with inviting fruit flavours and only a light hint of oak to add complexity. A full flavoured but refreshing wine with good length.
Drink
Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2010. Match with cheese, light meats or creamy seafood dishes.
Winemaking
The grapes that went into this wine were grown in the Wairau Valley region of Marlborough. Conditions were unsettled during flowering in the 2007 growing year resulting in incomplete berry set. Warm weather was experienced post flowering and continued up until harvest. These conditions resulted in low yields but fruit with excellent flavour intensity. This wine is made up of a blend, 40% of which was fermented in new and one year old French and American barriques and 60% of which was fermented in stainless steel. The wine fermented in oak underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The blend was matured for 7 months on lees.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 13.5%
RS: 3g/l
TA: 6.2g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663014995
Carton Barcode: 19419663014992
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand. Exported to the UK, Greece
and Hong Kong.
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Vintage
2006
Colour
Mid yellow / gold
Bouquet
Rich tropical fruit and melon characters are over laid by warm vanilla and butterscotch with a light hint of nutiness.
Palate
Inviting passionfruit / pineapple characters and a warm, lush mouthfeel and refreshing, balanced acidity with a long clean finish.
Drink
Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2010. Match with cheese, light meats or creamy seafood dishes.
Winemaking
Grapes were harvested in pristine condition from Mount Riley ’s own vineyards in the Marlborough valley. This wine is made up of a blend, 35% of which was fermented in new and one year old French and American barriques and 65% of which was fermented in stainless steel. The wine fermented in oak underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The blend was matured for 7 months on lees.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 14%
RS: 3.2g/l
TA: 6.8g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663014995
Carton Barcode: 19419663014992
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand. Exported to the USA, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
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Vintage
2005
Colour
Mid yellow / gold
Bouquet
Rich tropical fruit and melon characters are under laid by warm vanilla and butterscotch.
Palate
Inviting passionfruit / pineapple characters and a warm, lush mouthfeel and refreshing, balanced acidity.
Drink
Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2009. Match with cheese, light meats or creamy seafood dishes.
Winemaking
Grapes were harvested in pristine condition from Mount Riley ’s own vineyards in the Marlborough valley. This wine is made up of a blend, 35% of which was fermented in new and one year old French and American barriques and 65% of which was fermented in stainless steel. The wine fermented in oak underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The blend was matured for 7 months on lees.
Other Information
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Alcohol: 14%
RS: 4g/l
TA: 7g/l
Bottle Barcode: 9419663014995
Carton Barcode: 19419663014992
Closure: Screwcap
Availability: Widely available in New Zealand. Exported to the USA, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
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