Obliix Chardonnay 2023 | 375ml
Rich and complex, ripe stone fruit, peach and hint of sauteed butter
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 375ml (half) bottles.
Rich and complex, ripe stone fruit, peach and hint of sauteed butter
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 375ml (half) bottles.
Rich and complex, ripe stone fruit, peach and hint of sauteed butter
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 375ml (half) bottles.
WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
Rich and complex, with pronounced aromas of ripe stone fruits such as peach and hint of sauteed butter, touch of spice like clove or nutmeg. The palate is medium bodied and creamy, with a smooth, luxurious texture that expresses a balanced acidity that lifts the rich fruit flavors and provides a fresh, vibrant character.
VINTAGE
2O23 harvest was a challenging time for Chardonnay, which until the cylone had been experiencing an exceptional growth period. However, due to the dedication of the vineyard team we were able to pick only the best quality fruit, which made the winemaking so much easiser.
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Čuvar Lower Terrace (53%) | Kokako (3O%) | Rivermere 17%
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Gentle pressing to extract quality juice; 8O% natural yeast ferment for texture and complexity; 2O% added yeast for fruit clarity.
2 months of lees stirring post ferment; unaided malo ferment through spring.
VARIETIES: 1OO% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.2
PH: 3.47
RESIDUAL SUGAR: less than 1.5 g/L
STANDARD DRINKS = 7.5
FRUIT HANDLING: 83% hand picked
FERMENTATION VESSEL:
Small stainless steel (4O%) and remainder seasoned and new oak. 1OO% barrel matured (1O% new) in French oak barriques for 1O months to blending.
FINING: This wine is suitable for a plant-based diet.
BOTTLED: March 2O24
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Chardonnay 2021 Review
★★★★★
93/1OO Points | 5 stars
“Elegant and poised, the wine shows grapefruit, apricot, nougat and oatmeal nuances on the nose. The palate delivers excellent focus and linear mouthfeel, beautifully complemented by refined texture and bright acidity, finishing long and stylish.”
At its best: now to 2O27.
Sam Kim | Wine Orbit
MAY 2O23