CASTLE ROCK 2021 DILETTI CHARDONNAY

CASTLE ROCK 2021 DILETTI CHARDONNAYAll estate fruit. Yield 2T Hectare. Vine age 36 years. Machine harvested, free run juice, light settling and racked to barrel (cloudy juice) mixture of French Puncheon and Barrique (33% new oak), minimal stirring, left in barrel for 11 months. Creating a full textured Chardonnay with complexity yet balanced to the cool climate fruit of Castle Rock Estate. Colour: Light Straw coloured. Bouquet: Extended contact with yeast lees has produced a complex

All estate fruit. Yield 2T/Hectare. Vine age 36 years. Machine harvested, free run juice, light settling and racked to barrel (cloudy juice) – mixture of French Puncheon and Barrique (33% new oak), minimal stirring, left in barrel for 11 months. Creating a full textured Chardonnay with complexity yet balanced to the cool climate fruit of Castle Rock Estate.

Colour: Light Straw coloured.

Bouquet: Extended contact with yeast lees has produced a complex and layered bouquet of oatmeal and biscuit with an undercurrent of white nectarine fruit character. Subtle flint and oak toast add an additional foil to the enticing nose.

Palate: This wine is supple and well weighted. The stone fruit and mealy texture framed by French oak cedar and toast notes create an elegant richness to the mid-palate. Balanced by a seamless line of cool climate acid structure, providing length and drive. The complex flavours linger thanks to a long, fine, finish.

Food Accompaniment: Enjoy with a wide range of pasta and white meat dishes.

Cellaring Potential: Will continue to improve and develop complexity with age; cellar for 5 to 8 years.