Despite their small scale, Marlborough's Colere has grown to become one of the most acclaimed natural wine producers in New Zealand. A self-described 'micro-negociant' - fruit is sourced from select organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards, and the resultant wines are distinct, terroir-driven, and full of personality. We're thrilled to have a selection of their best wines now available in limited numbers!
The fruit is sourced from Ashmore Vineyard, one of Marlborough’s oldest privately established sites, planted in the late 1970s and now certified BioGro organic. Located at the meeting point of the Brancott and Omaka valleys, Ashmore’s glacially-formed soils and Southern Valleys climate are well known for producing Chardonnay with structure, drive and tension.
Tasting Notes:
This style is influenced by two clones, the softer acidity of clone B95 which imparts charm and accessibility and the Mendoza clone with its small, intensely flavoured bunches with abundant acidity providing the concentration and structure.
95% whole bunch pressed juice stainless steel primary fermentation, with 30% moving to older oak puncheon towards the end of ferment. 5% skin fermentation to complement and enhance phenolics. Left on fine lees for 12 months before racking to stainless steel to stabilize (full MLF) and settle for a further three months. 15months on fine lees before bottling without fining or filtration, 50mg/ total sulphites, vegan friendly.
Vegan friendly.
Concentrated, Bold, Round
