MAN O' WAR VALHALLA CHARDONNAY 2021

Winery Notes BRIX @ HARVEST: 22.6 ? 24.5 T.A: 7.8 pH: 3.12 R.S: 0 g/L Tasting Notes 2021 Valhalla exhibits toasty complexity over a range of citrus notes, from lime characters to mandarin. The palate is rich and textural, with a fresh, succulent finish that belies its concentration. Vintage Notes 2021 was a drought year which often presents challenges in creating wines that are fresh and zesty. The 2021 Valhalla is classical in its style, being linear, structured and age worthy, typical of some of the great wines of the world. Winemaking Notes The 2021 Valhalla Chardonnay is hand picked off our steep dry farmed vineyards ranging from sheltered south facing clay hillsides to elevated and exposed volcanic sites. All our Chardonnay parcels are hand harvested and bunch sorted in the winery before being macerated prior to pressing. Un-fined and with the solids mixed, the juice undergoes a spontaneous fermentation. The fermenting juice is then transferred to large format barrels for fermentation, which is hot hard and fast, peaking at about 32 degrees. The wines are left on gross lees in puncheon until Spring and are then sulphured to prevent Malolactic fermentation. After 11 months, the wine is racked once to the blend. Barrel Program: 25% New French oak Puncheons, 75% seasoned