Primarily harvested from the mature vines on our loam rich Talon block in the dillons Point Sub region of Marlborough. Upon harvesting, all grapes are transported and pressed to minimise skin contact and retain freshness. Cool fermented in stainless steel for added vibrancy and crispness
Palate & Aroma: Flinty nettle and bold passionfruit make way to ripe tropical palate wiht a lingering note of mandarin and subtle capsicum against a balanced acidity.
Harvested: Between 7th – 28th April 2018
Bottled: November 2018
Winemaker: Chloe Gabrielsen
Brix at harvest: Average 21.5
Alcohol: 13%
Residual sugar: 3.2g/L
Lake Chalice Wines is one of the few remaining privately and locally owned wine companies in New Zealand and is located in the country's main wine-growing region, Marlborough.
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The Lake Chalice wine brand, including vineyards, has been purchased by family-owned Marlborough winery, Saint Clair Family Estate.
Lake Chalice was awarded the Reserve Wine of the Show at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2015 for the Lake Chalice Raptor Chardonnay 2014.