Rabbit Island Nelson Chardonnay 2020
$11.00
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Rabbit Island and Redwood Valley Vineyard
Sugar at Harvest: 22.9°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid March 2020
PH of Wine: 3.43
T.A of Wine: 5.4g/L
Residual Sugar: 3g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyards
The Rabbit Island Vineyard is situated on a wide river flat. The soil is gravelly sandy
loam which is very sandy and free draining. These vineyards range in age from six years to 32 years and are about 1.5 kilometres from the sea, which helps moderate
temperatures.
Our Redwood Valley Vineyard block is situated on a gently sloping, north facing clay
site with the vines ranging in age from 10 to 30 years. Vertical shoot positioning helps
to expose the berries to sunlight, thus getting maximum intensity and optimal ripeness.
Winemakers Note
Traditionally Chardonnay is made in an oaked style, however, we are often asked: what
does Chardonnay as a grape variety with no oak ageing taste like? This is it!
The Chardonnay for our 2020 Nelson Rabbit Island Chardonnay was picked in pristine health when late summer conditions persisted in to the autumn months. The grapes were then pressed, and the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture the natural tropical fruit characters of the grape variety, without influence from oak. The wine was blended, stabilised, and finally bottled in its youth capturing the fresh characters of this wine.
Tasting Note
The 2020 Rabbit Island Chardonnay is completely unoaked allowing the beautiful Chardonnay fruit to shine through. Melon, pineapple and citrus notes come through on the nose and palate. The wine has a gorgeous silkiness on the palate thanks to partial malolactic fermentation and leaves a lasting impression.
