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RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Katana Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills

The 2018 Katana Chardonnay reveals a supple core of white stone fruit and citrus blossom overlaid with tempered edges of minerality. On the palate bright varietal fruit is guided to the finish with nuances of French oak and crisp acidity.

Handpicked and chilled for 16 hours before whole bunch press. Gently pressed directly to old French oak. Slow ferment 10 -12 days and kept on full solids for the life of the wine. Post fermentation, barrels were stirred weekly for 8 weeks. 6 months on full solids before bottling in October.

Generous bouquet of white florals, lychee and rosewater. A generous palate with bright acidity and a pithy texture comes with flavours of nashi pear and rosewater with some pretty confected notes. A light bodied fruity aromatic style on the dry end of the scale. Clear pale straw. White flowers, lychee and freshly cut pear with some sweet musk flavours. Bright and crisp acid, but with generous mouthfeel to balance. The wine has a pithy texture with flavours of nashi pear, lychee and rosewater.

This crisp Pinot Gris shows fresh nashi pear flavours with hints of jasmine, a delicate textural palate and zesty finish.