TERRA SANCTA RIVERBLOCK CHARDONNAY 2024

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Pale straw in colour, the nose is captivating with complex notes of bergamot, citrus, butterscotch, flint and brioche. The palate is vibrant and balanced, showing citrus zest, starfruit, white florals, chalky texture and lingering minerality. The finish is long and memorable. This is a sophisticated and vivacious cool climate chardonnay.

Terra Sancta’s Riverblock Chardonnay planting is a north facing, one hectare block located above the Kawarau River in Bannockburn’s dress circle. Planted in 2005 with three premium clones – (Mendoza, B95, B548), Riverblock sits on soils of alluvial schist and – rare for Central Otago – a seam of limestone. The block is perfect for a cool climate Chardonnay that expresses its unique environment, including the mineral rich soils in which it is planted.

Hand picked and whole bunch pressed, Riverblock was made in 75% large format French oak puncheons and 25% in barrique, using wild fermentation. In barrel for ten months in total including a natural four month Spring malolactic fermentation. Minimal battonage. The wine was not fined prior to bottling at Terra Sancta."