Villa Maria SV Keltern Chardonnay 2020 NZ Gin when it was bottled up

when it was bottled up at 46% ABV

bright red fruit

baking spice and subtle floral notes

citrus and nutty flavours more obvious than the warming

unmistakable spice mingles with sweet caramel and vanilla to create a bourbon that is incomparably brash and bold

Villa Maria SV Keltern Chardonnay 2020 NZ Gin when it was bottled upThe nose is youthful and reserved, tightly bound with hints of lemon, yellow grapefruit and gunsmoke intermingling with nuts and crushed rock. The palate is sleek and refined, the intensity of flavour immense yet understated and pure. Texturally showcased by chalky acidity and subtle grainy oak influences, this wine will age superbly to unfold a complex mineral and toast like character.