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Chardonnay 2025

FORAGER WINE

Chardonnay 2025

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This is the second release of this Chardonnay, following on from a micro release in 2024. Situated on the chalky hillside of this tiny North Canterbury single vineyard, the Chardonnay vines work hard in the prevailing warm winds. Each task is performed in the vineyard with quality in mind and the work is lovingly done by hand throughout the season. Hand picked at the end of March, whilst the vines were enjoying a prolonged period of dry Autumn weather. Gently whole-bunch pressed, with the new juice going into French oak barrels for a natural fermentation over the following months. Aged for 10 months and bottled without fining.

Please note: maximum order of 2 bottles. For larger orders please email dom@foragerwine.co.nz

WINE INFORMATION

 

VARIETY Chardonnay
REGION North Canterbury
SUB-REGION Waipara
VINEYARD DETAILS Mix of three vineyards with varied soils, clay and chalky limestone and Glasnevin gravels.
PRESSING Whole bunch
TIME IN BARRELS 10 months, 3 barrels
AGE OF OAK 33% 1 yr old, 33% 2 yr old, 33% 3 yr old +. Very fine grained, French.
MALOLACTIC Yes, naturally in Springtime
ALCOHOL 13.5%
pH 3.49
TA 5.60g/L
FINING none
FILTRATION light
STABILISATION light
CASES CRAFTED 70 (12 x 750ml)

 

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