MAUDE CHARDONNAY 2022

Winery Notes (2022 Vintage)
"Stone fruits – flint and nuttiness from barrel fermentation with natural yeasts. Rich and concentrated with texture and drive – A favourite amongst the locals.

There were so many positives with this growing season and the resultant 2022 harvest. Nature provided some timely rains from October to December, which combined with warm dry periods in between allowed the vines to thrive, good even growth making Spring / Summer vine training a dream. Our nemesis, jack frost, was nowhere to be found and we enjoyed calm settled weather over flowering and fruit set, resulting in a healthy crop load with above average number of bunches/vine but smaller than average berry size, the perfect combination. Whilst the strong La Nina brought rain to the North Island and much of the East Coast of Australia, it gave us a beautifully warm, dry Autumn that extended into May. Whilst harvest started early for us in mid-March at Mohawk Hill, we enjoyed the cooler finish to the season which slowed down ripening at Poison Creek and Mt Maude, giving the Pinot Noirs in particular, time to develop wonderful flavours. We’re excited."

93/100 David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, March 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Generously perfumed with nectarine, pear, lemon curd and roasted hazelnut. Richer even again on the palate, where pineapple and melon mix with citrus flavours, and then a toasty vanilla and baking spice joins the party. Good acidity and a succulent texture make a mark towards a crisp and long finish."