CHURCH ROAD GWEN CHARDONNAY
ELEGANT and REFINED
CHURCH ROAD
GWEN
CHARDONNAY
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Predominantly coastal Chardonnay from Te Awanga and Tuki Tuki, the cool sea breeze in these areas helps to retain fragrance and fresh acidity in the fruit. Here, the soils are a mix of gravel and clay, with a limestone influence that delivers an element of minerality. A smaller proportion of inland fruit from our warmer Redstone vineyard adds an element of richness that helps to fill in the mid-palate and balance the wine.
WINEMAKERS
Chris Scott and Craig Thomas
VITICULTURALISTS
Graham Bartleet and Claire Pinker
TASTING NOTES
AROMAS
On the nose, the wine is reminiscent of citrus and ripe apple with citrus blossom and acacia floral notes.
BODY
A dry, mineral and slightly steely Chardonnay with exceptional length and finesse on the palate. Subtle mineral complexity provides depth and interest, while there is a gentle creamy richness adding a more textural element.
CELLARING
While beautiful drinking now, this wine should reward
cellaring for at least four years from vintage date.