Blank Canvas Tano Chardonnay 2021
Vibrant and intense grapefruit, white florals, hazlenut and savoury musk deliver a complex aromatic profile. Layered flavours of grapefruit, lemon zest and hazlenut combine with a pure and vibrant acid line delivering vitality, persistence and a lengthy finish.
Grapes were hand-harvested from a small parcel of Clone 95 Chardonnay at the Anandale Farm Vineyard in Blind River. Wild, full solids fermentation in ‘botti’ (Italian for large barrels) took place over many months, maturing on lees for a total of 15 months. The wine was gently racked and bottled without filtration in the second winter following harvest.