ATÍPICO RAPAURA CHARDONNAY 2023

Atípico is a labour of love and care from 2016’s New Zealand Young Winemaker of the Year and Rock Ferry winemaker Jordan Hogg. It is made of small parcels from exceptional and distinctive vineyards, gently guided by hand, and true to its name, unburdened by convention.

This is Jordan’s first Chardonnay release, and he’s hit the ball out of the park. It’s energetic and citrusy, with bready savouriness and creamy front palate texture. It’s modern, medium bodied Chardonnay, where both precision and generousity are at play. The fruit comes from 30 year old Mendoza Chardonnay vines, organically grown in Rapaura, Marlborough. It was whole bunch pressed into French oak puncheons for wild yeast fermentation and aging.

Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2024 (2023 Vintage)
“Aromas of peach custard and vanilla, baked apple and barrel spices with a wood smoke top layer. Full-bodied and dry on the palate with textures from fruit and wood tannins then acidity both framing the core fruit flavours reflective of the bouquet. A classic big, bold, Brazil nut butter and creamy style with best drinking from 2025 through 2030.”