Pencarrow Chardonnay 2018

Palliser Estate, tasting note (fusws.api.aspedia.io – linket fra palliser.co.nz, hentet 2026-10-19): 2018 Palliser Estate Pencarrow Chardonnay – druer: Chardonnay; alkohol 13%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Pencarrow Chardonnay 2018 A refreshing, finely concentrated Chardonnay. Pours a pale gold, with brilliant clarity and straw hues . Elegantly medium bodied with a refreshing and lively mid-palate, an array of ripe stone fruit and citrus flavours are enveloped by a creamy core of French Oak and MLF. Thoughts of panna cotta with peach, biscuit and coconut come to mind, before the mouthwatering acidity washes the decadence away, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip. The finish is elegant and lingering, with creamy details, nutty French Oak and flinty stonefruit. Crafted from grapes grown on our Om Santi and Clouston Vineyards. Fermented in French Oak barrels — with 50% wild yeasts and 20% new oak — before being aged 10 months on lees with occasional stirring for weight and texture. Gentle suggestions of peach blossom over warm biscuits and almond meal, with nectarine, yellow tree fruits, citrus and flint. Pretty and expressive, it’s balanced and inviting right from the outset Best enjoyed in the first 4 years from vintage with roast pork or poultry. WINEMAKER Allan Johnson Picking Date: April 2018 Alcohol: 13% Bottled: April 2019