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Soho Fleetwood Chardonnay

Fleetwood Chardonnay

Inspiration

Timeless and distinctive songbirds

Winemaker

Dave Clouston

Region

Carter’s Organic certified Jomara Vineyard, Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Pedigree

New to the Portfolio

Spec

Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed, 100% wild ferment, new oak (25%) Coopers: François Frères & Alain Fouquet

Tasting Note

Mouth filling gorgeous flavours of white & yellow stonefruits entwined with an amalgam of creamy toasted nuts, oak and flint. Beautifully balanced with layers of lacy acidity providing energy & delivering a long sustained finish. An amphitheatre of charm & distinction where everyone loves to love her.

94 points

Cameron Douglas - MS

review

Immediately attractive, fleshy, vibrant, youthful and varietal bouquet. Aromas of fresh peach, red apple and sweet grapefruit, light baking spices of oak and mild toasty barrel scents. A youthful complexity and drive. Equally attractive on the palate with a core of fruit flavours reflecting the nose though very youthful still with a bright intense acidity and fine wood tannins setting up the foundation structure. Lengthy finish, quite pure, well made, but not quite ready - so some cellar time is advised. Excellent with food if you elect to open before December 2021.

5 stars
93 points

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

review

Brilliant, pale yellow-gold with some depth, even colour throughout. The nose is welcoming, greeted with nuances of ripe stonefruit, custard, toasted almonds and subtle flint. Medium-bodied, stonefruit entwined with nashi pear crispness, along with delicate spice, toasted almonds and custard lingers with a hint of citrus zest. The mouthfeel is smooth-flowing with a sense of crunch and chalky mineral, poised in structure. Flavours are just ripe with a good amount of freshness; well-proportioned and elegant use of oak adorn the wine with richness and weight. This is an elegantly crafted Chardonnay with the purity of fruit and poised structure of richness.