The Luta Cuvee Zephyr Cardonnay 2021
All Clone 15 Chardonnay Grown on 25 year old vines from Moutere Clay Soils.
Whole Bunch Press, Aged in 5-7 year old Oak 500L Puncheons on lees for 10 months.
On the nose: Rock Melon, Peach & Stewed Braeburn Apples into a Porridge & Brioche character from the lees.
On the palate: A really nice broad texture & fruit weight from across the palate from the clay soils. The same ripe fruit characters on the palate Peach: Melon & Stewed Apple at the start of the sequence, which leads into the brioche character from the lees, then Apricot & lemon rind like acidity on the finish