Chardonnay Poplars Vineyard 2019

SETTLEMENT WINES

Chardonnay Poplars Vineyard
2019

  • Organic

$39.53*

* Suggested retail price

11 case(s) available

Product code
438802
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Speculative
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
New Zealand
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
South Island
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
Colour
White
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About this winery

Settlement wines is owned and operated by winemaker Steve Planthaber and his partner Kirsty Sutherland. Steve grew up in the Barossa Valley, surrounded by vineyards and the wine industry from a young age. On leaving school he found his way to the deep south of New Zealand to study chemistry and a move to Marlborough with Kirsty cemented his love of wine. After 12 enjoyable years working for Cloudy Bay Vineyards in production and operations, he decided to use his diverse skills and experience to...

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Production notes

Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed to tank overnight. The juice was racked to barrel on solids where it went through wild ferment and ageing for 12 months on lees. 15% new oak was used. 6 months ageing in stainless tank, to introduce more freshness and liveliness to the end wine. This wine was bottled without fining.

Tasting notes

Toasty savoury notes complimented by lifted aromas of citrus and spice. Tightly structured on the palate with the nutty character extending into a lengthy savoury finish.

Press reviews

Cameron Douglas, MS

- 93 points -

June 2021 (Vintage 2019)

Aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits, sweet grapefruit, baked custard toasty wood and spice qualities of fresh new French oak. Complex and youthful. On the palate, it’s all about texture and synergy of fruit, wood and place. Full bodied, no mistaking the impact of oak with a new wood core and plenty of acidity ensures the ageing potential is engaged from the outset. Cushioning from the ripe fruit, barrel spices and warming alcohol present a wine that will age well, and is ready to drink.

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Vinous

- 91 points -

Rebecca Gibb MW, March 2022 (Vintage 2019)

The 2019 Chardonnay Poplars Vineyard is intense, racy and vigorous. This nutty little number offers a medley of hazelnuts and cashews alongside a zesty, flinty character. The Mendoza clone gives a ripe yet firm expression that powers home on the clean finish, with flavors of citrus and nectarine fruit lingering. It's all rather full on, and a little more time in bottle might help it chill out.

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