It’s not just the grinding winds from the west or the imposing presence of tapuae-o-uenuku, the towering peak that looms over marlborough’s awatere valley. It’s not just the deep, rocky soils formed millions of years ago by relentless glaciers that molded the landscape. It’s not just the arid climate marked by sundrenched days and cold nights. It’s the combination of all those things together that shape the inimitable character, flavors and textures of vavasour wines.
the cool weather of the awatere valley brings out the bright aromatics of apricot and nectarine with hints of sweet praline and citrus in this vavasour chardonnay. The palate continues the sweet flavors of stone fruit combined with complex layers of minerals. The finish is lengthy and round with a creamy acidity and lingering minerality.