2015 Giesen The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay, Wairau Valley
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Champion Chardonnay 2019 Organic Wine Awards, 97 points
For the second year in a row, Giesen Wines is celebrating being awarded Champion Chardonnay at the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.
Giesen Single Vineyard The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay 2015 was named Champion Chardonnay and received a Gold Medal.This follows Giesen Single Vineyard The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay 2014 being awarded Champion Chardonnay and receiving a Gold Medal at last year’s New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.
Fruit was selectively hand-picked by sub-block to ensure optimal ripeness and maximum flavour. Berries were whole bunch pressed and the free run juice was settled and transferred to oak. A wild yeast starter was used to create a warm natural fermentation which was undertaken in Fuder barrels, before the wine was rested on lees prior to racking.
Winemaker Nikolai St George says the use of 1000-litre German Fuder barrels ensures Clayvin Chardonnay develops great complexity and refinement. This is because the ratio of wine in contact with the oak is less than smaller barrels, the oak influence is more subtle allowing the flavour of the fruit acquired in the vineyard to shine. Additionally, the staves of Fuder barrels are thicker which means the temperature of ferment tends to be warmer, giving the fruit characters depth and complexity.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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