2004 Coniglio Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
Tasting Note A wine of exceptional style and elegance, hand crafted from the finest Chardonnay fruit grown in our unique Hawke's Bay vineyard at Riverview. Produced only in years when the fruit achieves absolute perfection, hand selection and whole bunch pressing have created a style that is seamless and the pinnacle of the winemaker's art. As a result of fermenting and then maturing on lees in new French oak barriques, the fruit and oak are fully integrated in a palate that is soft, yet full with great length of flavour. Partial malolactic fermentation has further contributed to the complexity, fullness and weight of the palate. The Coniglio style is one that will age gracefully for many years to come. Accolades Best in Class - International Wine & Spirit Competition, London, 2008 Silver - Decanter World Wine Competition, London, 2009 Reviews 'Rolls Royce" of New Zealand Chardonnay - Michael Cooper. << Return to 'Our Wines' Wine Detail Grape Variety - Chardonnay Region - Hawkes Bay Wine Analysis Date of Harvest - April 19, 2004 Brix at Harvest - 25.0° Fermentation - New French oak barriques Maturation - 12 months in oak barriques, regular lees stirring Malo-lactic - 35% Bottling Date - 8/6/2009 Alcohol Volume - 14.6% Acidity - 7.20 g/L pH - 3.46