Franklin Tate Estates
Chardonnay
“Lovely notes of nectarine and honeydew melons ”
Wine Making Notes
To avoid any harsh phenolics, each parcel of Chardonnay was carefully pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to retain the freshness and purity of the fruit. The juice was inoculated with individual strains of yeast to add wine structure, mouth feel and complexity. Addition of fine grained French oak aids during fermentation helped create an integrated oak profile.
Nose
Emanating fresh, crisp notes of lemon, guava, nectarine and melons, complemented by cashew notes.
Palate
Lovely notes of nectarine and honeydew melons, with the crisp acidity of lemons, providing a lingering length of fruit and integrated oak characteristics of cashew nut and nougat.
Allergens
Contains sulphites. Fined with the aid of fish and milk products, traces may remain.
Food Pairing
Soy glazed salmon fillet served with broccoli and steamed rice, or stir-fry crunchy asian greens.
Varietals
Chardonnay
Appearance
Pale Straw Yellow with a green tinge.
Alc %
13.5%