Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Origin of fruit: Fruit from Hawkes Bay, fined, finished and bottled at Passage Rock Winery

Winemaking: French oak barrel fermentation and left on light lees for 6 months, with monthly lees stirring whilst in barrel. Malolactic fermentation was also carried out for a creamy soft texture.

Typical flavours: Peaches and cream, straw and cashew with a hint of citrus

Nature of the wine: This wine is fresh and interesting, the zesty fruitiness is beautifully integrated with the oak and yeasty characters, an enjoyable complex wine.

Food Match: Great with cheese, chicken, and pulses

Alcohol content: 14%

Cellaring potential: Up to 2014

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