Allan Scott Marlborough Chardonnay 2005

The vintage of 2005 provided excellent growing conditions at our Chardonnay sites within the Rapaura region, allowing ripe fruit development and balanced acids.

Viticulture

As our vineyards develop with age definitive characteristics emerge, particularly in the more diverse locations within our blocks. Winter pruning to two canes and limiting bud numbers reduces the crop to enhance both concentration and quality. Leaf plucking around the bunch zone ensures an increase in ripe fruit flavours and aids in achieving optimal ripeness.

Vinification

Components of the blend are specifically chosen from four different sites in the the Rapaura region. The fruit underwent a gentle pressing to ensure fruit flavour preservation after which a mixture of indigenous and cultured yeasts were used to gain fermentation complexity. Each batch of juice was barrel fermented in new or 1-3 year old French oak barriques and was expressly selected to add complexity and fullness and to import balance with their unique characteristics. After partial malolactic fermentation the wine is left to mature on its lees for up to 12 months. During this time regular ‘battonage’ is performed on selected batches and the wine is left to develop a particular flavour profile after which it is then blended and bottled.

Description

Allan Scott Chardonnay is full bodied displaying ripe stonefruit characters, a light creaminess on the palate and a trace of French oak on the nose. The palate has good length and firm structure originating from concentrated fruit and acid balance, ensuring this wine will age for several years to come.

Serving Suggestions

Designed as a food friendly wine, it is recommended with most rich creamy dishes particularly pasta or chicken or mild creamy coconut curries. Serve lightly chilled.

Technical Information

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