Tasting Notes
2004 Clifford Bay Estate Chardonnay
The Clifford Bay Chardonnay is produced from our own Awatere Valley estate grown grapes.
This wine shows ripe citrus fruit flavours carefully balanced with subtle vanilla oak notes.
The palate is soft with a lingering finish.
Awards
Gold Medal - 2006 Sydney International Wine CompetitionTechnical Notes
Area of Production: Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New ZealandHarvest dates: 20th April 2004
Bottled: 25th February 2005
Cellaring Potential: Ready to drink now and over the next 2 to 3 years.
Colour: Pale Gold
Alcohol: 13.5% alc./vol
Total acidity: 5.3 g/ltr
pH: 3.55
Residual sugar: 2.9 g/ltr
Reviews
“Appealing white peach and grapefruit flavours are evident in this fresh fruit focused style….. very appealing with good mouth feel and length”
Bob Campbell MW
