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WinemakingAll fruit was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The cuvee taille (first cut free-run juice) was settled naturally overnight prior to racking to a mix of stainless steel tank and large format old barrels for fermentation.Fermented and aged separately in small batch lots on settled lees for nine months. The blended wine then underwent secondary fermentation in the bottle. This wine has been aged for an extended period on its autolysing yeast lees for more than four years to garner richness and complexity to its innate elegance and finesse.Winemaker's notesThe protracted growing season allowed a drawn-out ripening, resulting in an uncommon richness of flavour tempered by the abundant natural acidity contributed by the season.A bouquet of nashi pear, glazed brioche, lemon cheesecake and Amaretti buscuit. Flavours of nougat, lemon rind, jasmine and chestnut underpin a palate of steely acidity with delicated bubble, fruit weight and earthy 'sur lie' characters providing textural accompaniement, richness and creaminess to the finish. An excellent match for freshly-shucked oysters or semi-hard cow's milk cheeses.

Small-batch Chardonnay from Marlborough negociants Novum. Stonefruit, cream and mineral on the nose. Flintiness meets fruit on the palate, making for a distinctive medium-bodied wine. An appealingly long finish shows this to be a top tier Chardonnay. Novum use small parcels of fruit from specially selected sites on established Marlborough vineyards to craft the best wines and expressions of terroir possible. Their first vintage arrived in 2016. Novums primary focus is on Syrah, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The 2022 Dalrymple Single Site Estate Pipers River Chardonnay from Yalumba in Tasmania is a stunning representation of this renowned cool-climate wine region. Glistening in a pale straw hue, this wine boasts prominent aromas of crisp green apples, ripe white peaches, and delicate floral notes, with a subtle hint of vanilla from careful oak aging. On the palate, the wine is elegant and refined, with a perfect balance of juicy stone fruits, zesty citrus, and a creamy, buttery texture. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a refreshing sensation on the tongue. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this Chardonnay truly showcases the unique terroir of Pipers River, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.