Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"A powerful expression of new world Chardonnay that exudes poise, structure, and depth of concentration. Considered picking and mindful use of lees and oak has ensured a savoury wine, with a smokey complexity that frames the fruit and promotes a slate like acidity. A fine wine to age for many years to come.
Certified organic grapes were harvested by hand in the middle of March. The fruit was 100% whole bunch pressed in two batches. One portion of the juice settled in tank overnight before transferring into oak puncheons and the second pressed direct to barrel. Both batches fermented wild for 10-12 weeks and afterwards completed malolactic fermentation naturally. After 12 months in oak on lees, the components were racked, blended and aged in tank for a further two months. The overall blend has 45% new French oak.
Our clay rich Raupo Creek vineyard, farmed following organic and biodynamic principles is located in the centre of the Omaka Valley. This vineyard has a gentle north-west facing aspect and enjoys high sunshine hours and minimal rain."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, June 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"A very enticing bouquet filled with scents of lmeon and green pear, apple and white peach – all framed by a flinty positive reduction. Dry, taut and youthful with ripe flavours of citrus and white fleshed stone fruits, there’s no mistaking the layers of barrel spice and toasty leesy complexities. Delicious and new, poised and lengthy, a wine with personality and lots of style. Best drinking from 2025 through 2031+."