Nanny Goat vineyard SV Queensberry Chardonnay 2022
DESCRIPTION
Nanny Goat Vineyard is the brainchild (or vinechild, if you will) of winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald, the Pinot Noir specialist. The name hails from the wild goats that roam the mountainous region of Central Otago, which is the most southerly wine region in the world and on New Zealand’s South Island. Block 13, the bio-organic vineyard in Queensberry, where this Chardonnay grows, is quite the special area, and you can taste it. This wine is an aromatic cocktail of ripe nectarine and vanilla poached apple. The palate is a lush hush of toasty oak and freshly baked pastries. With its long finish, this Chardonnay is begging to be paired with a ceviche, a salmon tartare or gnocchi in a sage brown butter sauce.
région
Central Otago
New Zealand
Central Otago, in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, vies for the title of the world’s southernmost wine region. Between snow-capped mountains, sparkling rivers, and sheltered valleys, its spectacular vineyards cling to the hillsides as if suspended in a natural amphitheater.
Here, Pinot Noir reigns supreme, covering nearly three-quarters of the vineyard area. It expresses itself in a radiant, precise style, with intense aromas of doris plum, sweet spices, and bramble, with depth of color and structure that place it alongside Burgundy’s greatest terroirs. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris complete the picture, bringing freshness and elegance to this extraordinary region.
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The aromatic complexity is impressive, with black fruits, spices, and forest floor notes. The structure is perfect, with extremely fine tannins. A great wine to save for a special meal.
