Catalina Sounds Single Vineyard Sound of White Chardonnay 2021

WINEMAKER COMMENTS

The 2021 vintage certainly had its nuances compared to vintages over the last decade. Early spring frosts, combined with cool wet weather during flowering had a significant impact across Marlborough, resulting in yields being lower than average across the region. Summer turned out dry and warm, and with low-yields an early harvest was upon us; starting 10 days earlier than 2020. Fruit quality was exceptional this year and the wines certainly reflect this with strong vintage expression. Hedonistic aromatics of warm brioche, apples simmered in butter, nougat and rolled oats. While the palate has an element of fine texture initially, it softens and fills the mid-palate with fruit weight and flavour that is carried by well-balanced minerality and a brilliantly long finish.