Pike & Joyce Kay Reserve Chardonnay 2024 (12 Bottles)

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WINEMAKER S NOTE

Excellent rainfall throughout winter and spring provided promising conditions leading up to the season. Flowering was affected by wet and cold conditions that resulted in low to very low yields. The cool season continued with summer being the coolest on record resulting in a very late harvest that was concluded without rain interruption. These conditions produced some amazing fruit with very high acids and concentrated flavours, albeit at reduced yields. Grapes were hand-picked and chilled overnight before processing to minimise oxidation. A combination of whole bunch and destemmed fruit, wild yeast fermentation in 100% French oak on some juice solids. A very small portion of the barrels go through malolactic fermentation.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: A light straw yellow, with pale green hues. Aroma: Initial notes of flint and minerality greet the nose before vanilla poached peaches and chamomile burst
through. Some subtle oak influence also plays a supporting role. A wine that evolves in the glass as it comes to temperature.

Palate: A harmonious combination of peaches with cream and toasted nuttiness roll seamlessly over the palate. Hints of flint and minerality provide intrigue while mouth-watering natural acidity provides exceptional length