2023 Aurulent

ELEGANT, RICH & COMPLEX BARREL AGED CHARDONNAY

Immediately approachable and engaging. 2023 Aurulent exhibits riper stone fruits moving through to underlying hints of fresh lime, citrus and mineral notes.    Fine french oak frames the wine with layers of yeasty, mealy notes.  Soft, rich and full. A refreshing line of acidity and freshness follows through on the palate, finishing creamy, moreish and salivating.

Vintage
2023 was a challenging vintage for Hawke’s Bay.  Intensive viticulture work was imperative throughout the growing season.  Reduced sunshine hours, high rainfall, humidity and Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the region early February was the icing on the cake.

Vineyards
90% Kokako, Ohiti Valley and 10% Ascot, Havelock North

Winemaking
Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, natural ferment, 100% malo-lactic fermentation, aged in barrel on lees 8 months, new (28%) and old French oak, individual barrel selection to taste.
Unfined & light filtration.
pH 3.45 TA 7.0 g/L Alc 13.5 %v/v

Reviews
To be reviewed