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BLACK ESTATE HOME BOTTOM BLOCK CHARDONNAY 2023

Product Code: 4490
Country: New Zealand
Region: North Canterbury
Sub Region: Waipara
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Black Estate

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Natural: Certified Organic, Vegan Friendly

Original price was: $72.99.Current price is: $64.99.

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Black Estate winemaker Nicholas Brown has been awarded 2022 NZ Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine

Black Estate have been gaining much attention over the last few years and all of it is well deserved. They are certainly one of the emerging stars in Waipara. The single vineyard wine from the Home Bottom Block at Black Estate displays the hallmark characters of Black Estate Chardonnay – texture, broad suppleness and mineral length.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
“A small parcel of fruit from our 30 year old un-grafted vines in the bottom block of our Home vineyard. These plants are the original chardonnay vines of Black Estate. Powerful and moorish with a saline persistent finish, a classic hallmark of this calcareous-clay site. Unfined and unfiltered, use your decanter. Drink now until 2034. Certified organic with Biogro 5202 and Demeter.

Straw, white gold hue with slight haze. Aromas of white peach, yuzu, black current leaf and thyme. The palate is powerful and moorish with a saline persistent finish. Flavours of beechwood, blood orange, hazelnut, and crisp apple. This is an unfiltered wine with small amounts of sediment. Please allow the bottle to stand and settle before pouring. Decanting will allow maximum expression of aroma and purity of fruit to emerge.

This Black Estate Home Bottom Block Chardonnay was grown on our 3.8 hectare vineyard located 6 kilometers North East of the Waipara Junction, in the Omihi sub-district of Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. This is a north facing sedimentary clay fan on a gentle hill side slope. The soils are mainly Awapuni clay with calcium carbonate deposits. The un grafted Mendoza Chardonnay vines were planted in 1994 at a vine density of 1841 vines per hectare. The Home Vineyard is fully certified organic with BioGro and Biodynamic with Demeter.

Hand harvested grapes were whole bunch pressed over a 4 hour press cycle. The juice was settled for 48 spurs, then racked to barrel. No additions were made except vineyard derived yeast propagated from a vineyard starter from the Home vineyard. Juice was fermented in 500L tight grained French casks (4 year old). The wine matured on fermentation lees and went through full malo lactic fermentation in early spring. Blended to tank after 12 months allowed to settle on fine lees for 3 months then bottled. No fining or f iltration. Contains sulphites. 50ppm Sulphur Dioxide added at bottling.”

5 Stars & 96/100 Candice Wine Chat (2023 Vintage)
“This organic Chardonnay is made from original ungrafted vines, the fruit is harmonious, supported by exhilarating acidity. The clay soil reflects breadth and width on a fine-textured palate, carrying to linearity. Elegantly composed aromas of tangerine, lemon, floral, guava, grapefruit zest, spice and clay.”

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Black Estate is a family-owned winery located in the North Canterbury region of New Zealand, known for producing some of the country's finest cool-climate wines. Founded by the Naish family, the winery is situated in the Waipara Valley, a region renowned for its limestone-rich soils and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and other varietals.

At Black Estate, the focus is on creating wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards, with minimal intervention in the winemaking process. The winery is certified organic and biodynamic, with a commitment to sustainable farming practices and preserving the health of the land for future generations.

Black Estate produces a range of wines, including single-vineyard and blended varietals, each with its own distinct character and flavour profile. The Pinot Noir is a standout, with a delicate balance of fruit and spice, while the Chardonnay showcases the region's minerality and bright acidity. Other notable wines include the Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Syrah, each displaying the signature elegance and complexity of Black Estate's winemaking style.

Visitors to Black Estate can enjoy tastings at the winery's cellar door, set against a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards. The winery also has a restaurant where guests can savour farm-to-table cuisine paired with Black Estate's acclaimed wines.

Black Estate is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and foodies alike, offering a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of New Zealand's Waipara wine country.