Jarvis - Estate Finch Hollow Chardonnay (Cave Fermented) 2021 (1.5L) Central Otago

Jarvis - Estate Finch Hollow Chardonnay (Cave Fermented) 2021 (1.5L) Central OtagoThis unique Chardonnay features grapes from a special plot in our vineyard called Finch Hollow, which is characterized by particularly shallow soil with exceptional drainage. It was this portion of our vineyards most frequented by Finch Hollow's birds before we started netting all vineyards. The distinct terroir of this site offers intense tropical fruit notes in the grapes and we began bottling this section of the vineyard separately beginning with

waiting to show their exuberance on the finish

This unique cuvée

he immediately began the process to gain organic certification for his property

pretty closed at the four year point as you would expect in a vintage that has such walls

it is vinified and aged in order to preserve its fresh and ripe fruit flavor throughout its life

Its vines grow in sandy soils

Aging: 6 months in stainless steel – 30% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for 4 months

refined tannins and fresh acidity keep balanced and give it an ageworthy structure

fruity and gourmand notes

The flavor is vinous

A clean and expressive nose with good density and authentic chardonnay character

W&S91 Wine & Spirits Even in blind tastings