From hand-picked fruit that was whole bunch pressed from the winery site in Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. Natural fermentation and only went through partial malolactic prior to being aged for 11 months in French oak 69% of which was new. Screw cap closure. Tropical nose with flavours of melon, pineapple, nectarine and crushed sea shells. Very Chablis like. High acidity with lingering finish. Cellar with confidence for another 5 years. 93pts
Elephant Hill ‘Sea’ Chardonnay 2022
