2006 Te Arai Chenin Blanc Magnum 1.5L

• Certified Organic
• Price: $53.00
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Frost severely restricted yields in 2006 but enhanced the ripeness in the diminished crop. This wine has an extra dimension gained from the inclusion of selections from the Clos Monique sub-section of Te Arai Vineyard as well as seriously ripe fruit from the Clos de Ste. Anne. All grapes were hand picked and given several hours of skin contact. These fully ripened grapes were harvested without incidence of botrytis giving a fragrant dry wine. Fermentation in large oak barrels (demi-Muids 600 litre) allows the wine to mature (grow up) and harmonise with time and without the obtrusion of oak tannins which otherwise disrespect the subtle fruit aromas. A powerful ripe style, ocean fresh acidity, with aromas of waxy pears, quince. A nerve of fine acidity dances with the lineal minerality, which provides balance to the richness of fruit. Lanolin and honey will intensify over time.