Mt. Arthur Reserve Nelson Chardonnay 2022

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Vintage

2022

Alcohol

13.5 %

Residual sugar

2.0 g/L

Acid

6.3 g/L

Notes

Harvest 2022 threw just about everything at us to challenge even the most seasoned grower. From a cool, damp flowering period, beautiful hot January followed by super wet February, huge disease pressure all round, etc. Fortunately from the beginning of March onwards, the fine weather returned and stayed. While yields were down on average, the fruit that was harvested was in the main very good and we’re looking forward to some great wine. 100% fermentation in a mix of new and older French oak barriques for over 10 months. Complex stone fruit aromas and the soft, smoky influence of new French barrique on the nose, the palate is fresh and opulent, brimming with flavours of ripe peach, apricot, vanilla and abundant well-balanced warming spices.

Food Pairing

A perfect match with lobster, crayfish, scallops & prawns or simply enjoy on its own slightly chilled.

Cellar

A beautiful seductive wine, drinking well now but would reward patience beyond 2030.