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Chardonnay 2001 2001
 
Chardonnay 2001

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01 Vintage: An extremely dry season (lowest rainfall on record) allowed for the grapes to be picked at optimum ripeness, and perfectly clean.

Vineyard: Situated on the famous Martinborough Terrace, rows are set out North/South facing with a gentle north facing slope giving a perfect viticultural aspect. All grapes are Estate grown on Scott Henry and VSP canopies, with irrigation on free draining alluvial soils.

Winemaking: A gravity flow winery allows for gentle handling through all the traditional winemaking methods. 100% malo-lactic fermentation, 27% new French Oak Barriques.

Winemakers Comments: Fermented and aged in French Oak. Complexity and texture are added with indigenious ferments, malo-lactic fermentation and extended lees aging. Cellar 1-5 years.

Alcohol: 13.5%
pH: 3.40
Total Acidity: 5.3g/L
Residual Sugar: <1g/L



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