Seifried Nelson Chardonnay 2019
Seifried Nelson Chardonnay 2019
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Awards
Awards
Best Buy $25 & under - Gourmet Traveller Wine, Bob Campbell MW, May 2021 ’Best Buy’ & 4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine, September 2021, NZ Silver - AWC Vienna 2020, Austria Silver (91 Points) International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020, UK 92 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, 'The Shout', September 2021 90 Points - Bob Campbell MW, ‘The Real Review’ therealreview.com, NZ
Wine Analysis
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Brightwater vineyard
Sugar at Harvest: 23.7°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid March 2019
pH of Wine: 3.40
T.A of Wine: 4.8g/L
Residual Sugar of Wine: 2g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyard
The Vineyard
Our Brightwater vineyard is exceptionally stony with free-draining soils, which are very hard on farm equipment. The large stones, however, are vital for holding the warmth of the Nelson sun and for ripening the grapes. Lively fruit characters are evident in fruit harvested from this block.
Winemaker's Notes
Winemaker's Notes
The ‘hen and chicken’ berries of the Mendoza clone of Chardonnay used in this blend give full tropical flavours. The fruit was harvested, brought to the winery, and pressed immediately, then cooled for a 24-hour settling period. Following this, the juice was racked and warmed for inoculation.
Primary alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks, with the young wine then being gravity fed into one, two and three-year-old French barriques. In spring 2019 the Chardonnay then underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel. Barrels were hand-stirred regularly to build palate weight and structure. The wine then sat on lees for a total of 13 months or so before being racked from barrique, blended and prepared for bottling.
"Phenomenal value at under $20, this Nelson chardonnay has a supple cashew note against the tropical peach with hints of pineapple on the nose. The wine glides easily on the palate with an interesting savoury character which helps to complete this well-rounded wine."
4 Stars/Best Buy - Cuisine Magazine NZ, September 2021.