Niki Hills Chardonnay is Modern, Clean and Elegant. A Chardonnay made in this style is a Chardonnay which wants to compete on the global level. The wine has a reductive-ness reminiscent of a New Zealand Chardonnay, or New-School Burgundy.

Winemaking-

60% destemmed, 1 month skin contact

10% Whole bunch press. tank fermentation.

30% whole bunch press. 8 months in barrels. Six months in tanks.

These 3 methods were used and blended in order to create the layers to this wine.

Pale yellow with greenish tints. Nuances of pear, green apple, lime peel, unsweetened custard and lime. Compact, refined wine with a smart mouthfeel, clear acidity and minerality with a hint of saltiness. Pairing: roast pork, salted oily fish.

Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 13% abv