Forager Wine North Canterbury
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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
| 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) |
For distribution and international trade enquiries please contact:
Dom Maxwell
dom@foragerwine.co.nz
Founded in 2012, Forager Wine is the small, quality driven wine company of North Canterbury local and twice named NZ Winemaker of the Year, Dom Maxwell
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