2022 Nepenthe Ascend Chardonnay

2022 Nepenthe Ascend Chardonnay
Item No. NP12998-1
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
Stone fruit flavours at the fore underpinned by sweet spices.
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Stone fruit flavours at the fore underpinned by sweet spices.
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Light Bodied

Light Bodied

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Overview

The fruit was picked in the cool of the night.

Once pressed the juice was allowed to settle before being transferred to barrels for fermentation.

The wine was then matured in French oak for 10 months before being clarified and bottled.

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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
Adelaide Hills, SA
Cellaring
Drink Now
Winemaker
James Evers
Accolades
92 Points - 2023 - Aust. Chardonnay & Cabernet Challenge
95 points - 2023 Wine Showcase
88 points - 2023 National Cool Climate Wine Show
Alcohol Volume
13%
pH
3.20
Residual Sugar
1.6 g/l
Total Acidity
7.0 g/l
Colour
Pale yellow with green hues.
Vintage
2022

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Lifted notes of nectarine and white peach.

Palate

Stone fruit flavours at the fore underpinned by sweet spice and hints of hazelnut before a long, clean zesty finish.

Food Pairing

Soft Cheese

Soft Cheese

Chicken

Chicken

Pasta

Pasta