Askerne Estate Chardonnay 2024 NZ Single Malt Fruits form early but the

Fruits form early but the wine is carried by a lovely savoury tone and whole bunch structure and tannins

thick and heavy the palate boasts a liqueur like concentration and texture

This is the third release of the Masters Chardonnay from Helen and Ben Masters home block 4km south of town

well-balanced and very refreshing

Askerne Estate Chardonnay 2024 NZ Single Malt Fruits form early but theThe fruit for this wine is a blend of Mendoza (42%), Clone 548 (24%), Clone 15 (21%) and Clone 95 (12%) grown on the sandy silt soils of the lower terrace of the Askerne vineyard. Hand picked and whole bunch pressed, the juice was transferred to barrel for fermentation. The barrels were a mixture of both wild and inoculated ferments and completed 100% malolactic post ferment. The wine was subsequently aged for 10 months with lees stirring to add