Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Aromas of juicy ripe stonefruit, pink grapefruit and soft smoky oak, richly textured palate of citrus and summer fruits, seamless balance, refinement and length.

Hand harvested then gently whole bunch pressed. Racked to old French oak puncheons for fermentation with natural and cultured yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurred once spring weather arrived. Individual barrel assessment with only the best deemed suitable for the final blend.

post-fermentation, each barrel underwent twice weekly batonage (yeast stirring) • malo-lactic fermentation occurred once the weather warmed in the spring • individual barrel assessment, with only the best deemed exceptional enough to make the final blend

Culinary recommendations: Duck confit, truffled potatoes, scallops, shellfish, potato dishes, whitebait, fish, rabbit, chicken livers, hazelnuts, sweet vegetables like carrots, crayfish, prawns.