Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards
BRINK FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY BARREL FERMENTED
2021 Gold Medal
Pulpit Rock Wines
VARIETAL:
Dry Chardonnay (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower) () Barrel fermented/barrel matured/wooded (staves, chips or wood rice) 2021 and older
VINTAGE:
2020
MORE INFORMATION:
WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of grapes. Fermentation maintained at a controlled temperature (16-18°C) in 500lt French oak barrels. After fermentation the wine was left on the lees for eight months. This lees was regularly stirred to enhance the complexity and body of the wine.
TASTING NOTES:
The wine has ripe apple and citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla and attractive minerality. Mouth feel shows good volume and complexity.
Serving temperature: 12’C
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Delicious served with smoked salmon, creamy pasta dishes and matured cheeses