2023 Villain & Vixen Blanc de Blanc - Six-pack

PRE-VINTAGE

RAINFALL: Winter (consistent) | Spring (above average).

TEMPERATURE: Mild Spring and Summer | No extreme heat.

UPSHOT: Consistent flowering and fruit set | Healthy canopy.

VINTAGE

RAINFALL: Summer (below average) | Autumn (light).

TEMPERATURE: Mild daytime | Cool nights.

UPSHOT: Delayed ripening conditions | Extended even flavour development | Great natural acidity.

VINTAGE: 2023

VARIETAL: Chardonnay 100%

WINEMAKING: Oxidative handling prior to primary fermentation | Stainless steel ferment with Champagne yeast | Charmat method.

Alc 11.5% | pH 3.30 | Acid 7.5g/L | RS 9.0g

AROMA: Grapefruit | Green Apple | Nashi Pear

TASTE: Aroma carries through to the palate, complemented by honeydew melon & macadamia shortbread.

TEXTURE: Fine, persistent bead. Well-balanced; perfumed sweetness & crisp acidity.