Eight at the Gate - Family Selection Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Beltza

Eight at the Gate - Family Selection Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) BeltzaFrom The Winemaker Medium gold, stone fruit and citrus blossom. The oak treatment has given it roasted and toasty characters. White peach and citrus with a hint of brioche, good weight and mouthfeel. An elegant wine. Vegan Friendly. Growing Conditions Budburst date was on par with average after wet July & August. Spring was cool & damp which resulted in slow shoot growth. Fruit set was variable due to cool conditions but the weather stablised in

Bright and very tasty palate on floral

extremely persistent

in 1976 already showed a deep admiration for this wine

Orchard fruits

The Merlot grape gives it a slightly creative edge and expression in the aroma

becoming sandier on the lower reaches where the grapes exhibit slightly lower acidity

Fermented in tank followed by a year in a mix of 90% French Oak and 10% American Oak

sunny vineyards

chamomile and pollen intermixed with pit fruit

Brilliant ruby red of medium intensity

Offering up lots of red

the grapes we select are juicy