2019 Terra Sancta Riverblock Chardonnay

Brand	Terra Sancta Wines
Region	Central Otago
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.0%
Vintage	2019
Country	New Zealand
Certified Organic
Organically Grown
Vegan
Vegetarian

Central Otago Chardonnay is a thing on the rise, partly due to magnificent examples being produced, much like this one here by Terra Sancta. Made in a way to highlight the excellent fruit being produced, the wine is aged in large oak puncheons, primarily to add weight and texture to the wine, instead of the oaky flavours so commonly being seen at the moment. If you're a lover of Kumeu River, Elephant Hill, Greystone or Trinity Hill Chardonnays, this should be right up your alley!

Lovely soft white peach, apricot, butter, cream and lemon curd aromas, with a slight chalkiness to it, in a way you can almost smell how textural the wine is going to be, it's a thing of beauty!

The peachiness comes through immediately, with a hint of melon and lime. Touches of wet stone and chalk, and a bright refreshing acidity perfectly balances the weight and texture of the wine. A remarkably well-made Chardonnay, it's a harmonious balance of all things that make Chardonnay great. Perfect with pasta or your favourite white protein.