2025 Runway Chardonnay
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Varietals, Vineyard & Harvest: 85% chardonnay and 15% chenin blanc, estate-grown and hand-harvested at Black Bank Hill on 27 September 2025 at 21.8 brix and 5 October 2025 at 22.9 brix respectively.
Winemaking: Both varietals were whole bunch pressed into steel tanks for fermentation with an extra portion of chardonnay pressed into a neutral French oak barrel. The wines went through partial malo-lactic fermentation before being halted to preserve acids and freshness. The wine was blended and estate-bottled without significant élevage on 1 June 2026.
Wine Description: Light straw colour. Aromas and flavours of lemon/lime citrus, red apple, peach, marzipan, honeycomb, with grapefruit zest and stoney minerality drawing in the finish. The palate shows a focused and well-balanced profile with medium weight body and medium-plus acidity.
Acidity & pH: TA 6.72 g/L, Malic acid 1.79 g/L, pH 3.38
Sweetness: Extra-dry on the palate containing 1.48 g/L residual sugar
Alcohol by Volume: 13.6%
Production: 148 cases