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Man o' War ‘Valhalla’ Chardonnay 2022
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Man o' War ‘Valhalla’ Chardonnay 2022 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Vintage 2022 was a near perfect season with excellent conditions throughout the year with one slight hiccup being some salt damage to the leaf canopy in the vineyards due to a large storm in early February putting some pressure on the Chardonnay.
To preserve the integrity of the fruit and to give the wine an element of refinement in a hot year we carried out an early pick from our elevated hilltop vineyards which gives a fresh crisp edge to the wine. With our more sheltered sites we were able to push the fruit a little riper to provide richness and riper flavours. All the fruit is hand harvested but then macerated to the press to increase the volume of solids in the juice. The juice is left to initiate a wild ferment on full solids, quickly being transferred to puncheon at the onset. Fast ferments are favoured and then ageing on gross lees right through to blending. No malolactic fermentation or lees stirring occurs.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waiheke Island |
| Brand | Man o' War |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Critic reviews
Critic reviews
James Suckling – Quince, ripe apple skin, and acacia followed by pistachios, almonds and a hint of beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied, crisp acidity with underlying sliced ginger notes on the palate and finish. Pungent and complex wine. Dry at the end with a slight oiliness.
James Suckling – Quince, ripe apple skin, and acacia followed by pistachios, almonds and a hint of beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied, crisp acidity with underlying sliced ginger notes on the palate and finish. Pungent and complex wine. Dry at the end with a slight oiliness.
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Man o' War ‘Valhalla’ Chardonnay 2022
Vintage 2022 was a near perfect season with excellent conditions throughout the year with one slight hiccup being some salt damage to the leaf canopy in the vineyards due to a large storm in early February putting some pressure on the Chardonnay.
To preserve the integrity of the fruit and to give the wine an element of refinement in a hot year we carried out an early pick from our elevated hilltop vineyards which gives a fresh crisp edge to the wine. With our more sheltered sites we were able to push the fruit a little riper to provide richness and riper flavours. All the fruit is hand harvested but then macerated to the press to increase the volume of solids in the juice. The juice is left to initiate a wild ferment on full solids, quickly being transferred to puncheon at the onset. Fast ferments are favoured and then ageing on gross lees right through to blending. No malolactic fermentation or lees stirring occurs.
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