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Kawarau Estate Chardonnay
Our Estate Chardonnay is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels aged between 1 and 3 years old. Fermented in stainless steel with wild yeasts, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation in barrel with minimal fining and filtration. A lighter style of chardonnay than our Reserve, this summery crisp wine is crafted to be enjoyed over the next couple years.
Kawarau Estate Chardonnay 2003
Tasting Notes |
Displays ripe apple, peach and toffee aromas combined with light and creamy citrus flavours. An elegant wine with a lingering finish. |
Vintage Notes |
A bumper crop for Central Otago in contrast to below estimate production for the country. The season started with cooler temperatures in the spring but then produced a warm, dry summer with good ripening conditions in the autumn. Through strict canopy management we produced a targeted yield of very high quality with clean bunches and excellent flavours. A classic example of the conditions in which Central can produce wines of the highest quality – subsequently proven by the recognition received for our wines of this vintage. |
When to Drink |
2003 to 2005 |
Cellar Until |
2005+ |
Cellar Door Price |
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© Kawarau Estate 2005