{"product_id":"tohu-whenua-matua-single-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHENUA MATUA SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe  are tangata whenua – people of the land. We are intrinsically connected to our whenua that we protect, nurture and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe juicy stonefruit and bright citrus peel characteristics meet in a richly textured Nelson Chardonnay. Hazelnut, flint and spicy French oak. VINEYARD: Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand. Matau (Fish Hook) block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted 2006. 1.33ha. Ancient Moutere alluvium clay soils, featuring deeply weathered and dissected gravels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayers of citrus peel and juicy stonefruit flavours • subtle hints of hazelnut, flint and spicy oak • full bodied and richly textured with a creamy mouthfeel • a delightful long and  lingering finish \u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect conditions over flowering resulted in even fruit levels across the block •  dry summer conditions with cool nights advanced ripeness in the fruit while retaining balanced levels of acidity •  a successful harvest period with grapes picked at optimal ripeness with an outstanding flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully hand-harvested, the grapes were gently whole-bunch pressed • the majority of barrels were fermented with specially chosen yeasts; while a small proportion were left to undergo ‘wild’ fermentation  • weekly batonage - or lees stirring - promoted yeast autolysis which added both body and complexity • malolactic fermentation naturally occurred once the weather warmed in the spring only the best barrels made the final blend, before filtering and bottling without fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOHU WINES NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49290472554648,"sku":"TOHU-BL-WM-CHARD","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2772\/9816\/files\/ea5689_87e845d422a44f8781968bd70eec6e4d_mv2.png?v=1781930556","url":"https:\/\/mtfranklinestate.com.au\/products\/tohu-whenua-matua-single-vineyard-chardonnay","provider":"Mt Franklin Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}