- Chardonnay
- Grown mostly on the Elms vineyard in Blocks 2,6,8 & 9, with approximately 10% coming from Cornish Point vineyard
- A range of altitudes and aspects with the soils mostly deep schist gravels
- Hand harvested
- Whole bunch pressed with the juice flowing to barrel by gravity after overnight settling
- Fermented in French oak (mostly well-seasoned barrels with just 5% new) with native yeasts
- Malolactic fermentation occurred with only periodic stirring of the lees, combined with 11 months on the lees
- Aged for a total 13 months in barrel
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Central Otago
Appellation:
Central Otago
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | NZ-FRW-02-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-10-23
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-04-08
"Lovely delicate aroma. The vibrant acidity makes it feel lean but very lively. Long, dry finish with plenty of elegant citrus fruit and an appealing, grippy texture. (FG)"
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-04-11
"The 2022 Chardonnay Bannockburn sits in a lovely ripeness bracket, offering up finesse and focus with just enough creamy richness built through the mid-palate. It is restrained and savory with subtle nutty nuances and white-fleshed stoned fruit. Elegant, concentrated – I'm very impressed. A little more length would elevate it further, but this is a great value for the money. It's a silky Chardonnay that Burgundy lovers would be delighted to have in their glass."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-12-14