2022 Terra Sancta Riverblock Chardonnay

A special and rare single block Chardonnay from Terra Sancta's Riverblock located on the Terra Sancta Estate on Felton Road, Bannockburn, Central Otago. Minimal winemaking with a wild ferment allows the natural purity and energy of the fruit to shine in this Chardonnay. Citrus and mineral characters are reflective of both the cool climate of Central Otago and the schist and limestone soils in which these Chardonnay vines are grown. Textured, refined and sophisticated, let Terra Sancta Chardonnay transport you to our special part of the world.

Terra Sancta’s Riverblock Chardonnay planting is a north facing, one hectare block located above the Kawarau River in Bannockburn’s dress circle. Planted in 2005 with three premium clones - (Mendoza, B95, B548), Riverblock sits on soils of alluvial schist and - rare for Central Otago - a seam of limestone. The block is perfect for a cool climate Chardonnay that expresses its unique environment, including the mineral rich soils in which it is planted.

Hand picked and whole bunch pressed, Riverblock was made in 75% large format French oak puncheons and 25% in barrique, using wild fermentation. In barrel for 10 months in total including a natural four month Spring malolactic fermentation. Minimal battonage. The wine was not fined prior to bottling at Terra Sancta.

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