Carrick Winery, Chardonnay, 75cl

🍷 Carrick Winery Organic Chardonnay
Country: New Zealand | Region: Central Otago
Appellation: Bannockburn, Central Otago | Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Style: White Wine | Winemaking: Wild fermented; partial ageing in oak with lees contact for texture and complexity
Farming: Certified Organic

🌟 A vibrant and textural cool-climate Chardonnay—tropical, flinty, and beautifully structured from the heart of Central Otago.

👁 In the Glass:
Pale straw with golden reflections—clean, bright, and elegant in appearance.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and fresh with notes of ripe pineapple, lemon curd, and white peach. Underlying hints of toasted almond, citrus blossom, and flinty minerality bring depth and character.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, offering luscious tropical fruit—pineapple, melon, and nectarine—lifted by crisp acidity and a refined mineral edge. A subtle creaminess from lees ageing adds texture, while a touch of oak gives structure without overshadowing the fruit.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Excellent with roast chicken, grilled salmon, creamy pasta dishes, or butternut squash risotto. Its freshness and texture make it versatile with both rich and delicate fare.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Enjoy now for its vibrant fruit and flinty precision, or cellar for 3–5 years to allow deeper complexity and richness to emerge.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Carrick’s Organic Chardonnay is a stunning example of what Central Otago does so well—expressive, pure, and terroir-driven. With its tropical vibrancy, flinty backbone, and elegant texture, it’s a sophisticated white that offers both pleasure and precision in every sip.