Estate Vineyards Chardonnay ’18 combines the best of traditional and modern winemaking. Traditional whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, barrel maturation on gross lees, and malolactic fermentation were all used on the remainder of the wine to enhance the complexity, richness and integration. Modern and traditional de-stemming and tank fermentation was used for a portion of the grapes to preserve the vibrant varietal aromas and clear, fresh fruit expression.
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2018 Estate Chardonnay
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Te Mata Tasting Note
A brilliant yellow diamond with flickering green lights, Estate Vineyards Chardonnay ’18 has an immediate aroma of bright lemon blossom, ripe white peach and pineapple. Summer fruits unfurl with weight and texture alongside popcorn, roasted cashews, and a floral lemonade-and-tonic character that builds to a long, fine finish.
| Vintage | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Blend | 100% chardonnay |
| Vineyards | Havelock Hills, Woodthorpe Terraces |
| Cellaring | 2 to 5 years + |
Winemaking
Estate Chardonnay '18
Vineyards
Woodthorpe Terraces
The grapes for Estate Vineyards Chardonnay ’18 were harvested between 3 and 28 March 2018 from Te Mata Estate’s own vineyards in the Woodthorpe Terraces, Bridge Pa Triangle and Havelock Hills sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay.
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Estate Vineyards
All Te Mata Estate wines are grown in the same vineyards, made by the same people, and are all bottled onsite at the winery established in 1896. Estate wines are varietally-driven, representing the finest expression of Te Mata’s Hawke’s Bay vineyard sites.
Licence Number 29/OFF/032/20: Exp Feb 2023
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