2015 Terrace View Chardonnay

Winemakers Notes

This 100% estate-grown unoaked chardonnay is full of fruit and refreshingly crisp on the palate. 2015 was an exceptional year for Terrace View's white varietals, and the chardonnay was no exception. This wine has zesty notes of citrus and green apple. It is a fruit forward, everyday drinking wine that can be enjoyed by the pool or paired with a seafood dinner. 

Colour
Mid-yellow and gold with green tints.

Bouquet
Ripe stonefruit blends with lively citrus aromas and a hint of toasty oak.

Palate
Lots of nectarine, melon, and citrus flavours coupled with good acidity gives a full bodied wine with a long finish.

Cellaring Potential
Enjoy now or over the next 36 months.

Composition
100% Chardonnay

Oenological Treatment
The grapes were harvested in the early morning to ensure that they were as cool as possible in order to retain their full flavour profile. They were then pressed and fermented in both tanks and barrels using a neutral yeast strain. A portion of the wine was aged in the barrels "sur lie" for 8 months to add flavor complexity.

Wine Analysis
Alcohol                 13.5%
TA                        6.8 g/l
Residual Sugar      N/A
pH                        3.45