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Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2021

Original price was: $45.50.Current price is: $40.95.

Pours a vibrant, medium lemon with perfect clarity. An expressive nose showing aromas of peach, vanilla bean, nougat and hazelnut. Creamy and rich in the mouth with subtle French Oak enveloping an array of juicy stone fruit fla-vours. Ageing on the yeast lees confers a delicious biscuity flavour to the mid-palate, finishing long and fresh. A
luxurious, mouth-coating and rich style of Chardonnay that delivers pristine fruit purity in an elegant package.

Country	New Zealand
Size	750ml
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Producer	Palliser Estate

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Palliser Estate planted in 1984 is one of the pioneers of the Martinborough region. Martinborough only produces 1% of New Zealands’ wine but is now synonymous with growing and making great wine. All our wines are 100% estate grown in six vineyards situated on the revered Martinborough Terrace, 25% of which are under organic management with the aim to take this to 100% by 2025. Palliser which is locally owned has had a strong sense of connection to the local community since the beginning, one part being establishing the Martinborough School Computer Trust which is still going strong today. Also the introduction and sponsorship of the Karearea Falcon, an endangered native NZ bird who gladly assist the local wine community with pest control. With their organic vineyard programme under the careful eye of head Winemaker Guy McMaster, Palliser has excitingly begun a new era with the aim to make iconic wines that link them to their Martinborough home in every sense.

Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety that is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Chardonnay wines are known for their versatility and a wide range of styles. The grape produces wines that can be very different depending on the growing conditions and winemaking techniques. Chardonnay wines can range from light-bodied and unoaked with flavors of green apple and lemon to full-bodied and rich with flavors of tropical fruit, butter, and oak.

The wine style can vary greatly depending on where it's grown, wines from Burgundy, France tend to be crisp and mineral driven, while in California and Australia, the wine style is often more full-bodied and oaky.

Chardonnay grapes can be harvested at different times depending on the desired style, early-harvested grapes will produce lighter and fruitier wines, while late-harvested grapes will produce wines with more body and complexity. Oak aging can also affect the flavor profile and style of the wine, with flavors of butter, vanilla and toast.

Chardonnay pairs well with a wide range of foods, particularly seafood, chicken, and creamy pasta dishes.