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Kawarau Estate Reserve Chardonnay
Our Reserve Chardonnay is fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels of which +/-25% are new with the balance being 1-3 years old. Harvested in three or more distinct lots, the wine is fermented with wild yeasts and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. With minimal fining and filtration the resulting wine displays stonefruit characters complemented by subtle oak handling - richly textured, balanced and with a lasting finish this wine can be enjoyed now or laid down for up to 4 years.
Kawarau Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2007
Tasting Notes |
Displays butter and toast aromatics complemented by mineral and stone fruit flavours. Elegant and balanced with a lasting finish. |
Vintage Notes |
Until the autumn, the 2007 vintage saw some variable conditions and stark differences in the micro-climates of Central. Spring came early but was followed by cool fronts and changeable weather through flowering. The summer heat didn't arrive until late on in the season but once here, it lingered on giving us an extended, mild autumn. As for Kawarau, we had a relatively successful flowering and although the pinot bunches came in lighter than '06, the autumn hang time allowed for excellent ripening and the development of complex characters in the fruit. Reminiscent of 2003 and 2005, this vintage's wines should show excellent structure and complexity. |
When to Drink |
2008 to 2011 |
Cellar Until |
2011+ |
Cellar Door Price |
NZ$32 |
Cellar Door |
In Stock |
Awards |
91+ pts |
Reviews |
"BF and BA in French oak for 10 months, wild yeasts, treated in the same way as the Reserve Pinot Noir, a consistent Gold winner. Plush mouthfeel but a long finish, can stand up to foods, and will last a long time if correctly cellared." |
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© Kawarau Estate 2005