2008 MUD HOUSE
Hawkes Bay Chardonnay

Pale straw. The primary character is ripe tropical fruits, ripe peach with a citrus twist at the end. The impression of fruit sweetness from the bouquet follows through on the palate. This richness is a perfect foil for the vibrancy of the textural components of the wine. After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented at warm temperatures. At the end of fermentation the wines were aged on the yeast lees for four months prior to blending and bottling. The fruit came from multiple site throughout Hawkes Bay from the Gimblet Gravels Ngatarawa Triangle and Bay View. An excellent long warm summer with even rippening and great flavour development. The resulting fruit picked at peak physilogical ripeness. 100% Chardonnay Aged on the yeast lees for four months. Alc Vol: 13.0%     Acidity (TA): 7 g/l     Residual Sugar: 4.4 g/l 2008 - 2013 Creamy chicken fettuccine. Lightly chilled.