Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Valli, «Previous Vintages» (valliwine.com, hentet 2026-10-19) og tech note (static.spacecrafted.com): 2017 Valli Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay – drue: Chardonnay; alkohol 13.5%; 12 måneder på fad. Producentens tech note (engelsk): Valli Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 Viticulture Location: Gibbston, Central Otago 2330 Gibbston Hwy, Rd 1 Climate: Maritime-influenced Clones: B95 and Mendoza Soils: Limestone-based soil spread through river gravels GDD: Approximately 800 Rainfall: Approximately 530 per Annum Vine Age: 6 and 10 years old Yield: 2.5 Tonnes / Hectare Vine Density: 4167 / Hectare Trellis System: VSP Winemaking Harvest Date: 9 April 2017 Brix: 23.2 Whole Bunch Pressed: 100% Peak Fermentation Temp: 18°C Oak Percentages: 30% Time in Barrel: 12 Months Coopers Used: Ana Selection Fining: None Filtering: Sterile Ph at Bottling: 3.48 TA at Bottling: 7.65 Alcohol: 13.5% Total Bottles Produced: 450 Tasting Note “Aromas of lemon zest, stone fruit cobbler, flint, and a hint of nutmeg. The palate is beautifully balanced with rich texture that comes from lees stirring and great length coming from the wonderful limestone-centric soils of the Waitaki. It is concentrated and finely detailed; full of character with youthful vibrancy. Chardonnay in the Waitaki is rare but worth seeking out. Made in miniscule quantities, this wine is a treasure to enjoy now but will continue to delight for years to come.”