BASCAND ESTATE CHARDONNAY 

CURRENT VINTAGE

Bascand Estate 2010 Chardonnay Marlborough

Tasting Notes: Bascand Chardonnay is made in a lightly oaked style with forward fruit flavours and a subtle richness.

Wine Making: Hand-harvest fruit was gently destemmed and pressed directly to barrel with no settling. The juice was then inoculated with half dose of selected yeast. The barrels were stirred on a weekly basis. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation was allowed to occur in spring before racking to tank, filtering and bottling. Gentle winemaking techniques have helped retain natural carbon dioxide.

Technical Notes: pH 3.65 TA 6.32g/L Alc 13% RS 4g/L Brix 22.1

Food Match: Match with Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pesto Salad.

Cellar Notes: Drink now and will reward cellaring for 6 – 9 years

PREVIOUS VINTAGE

Bascand Estate 2009 Chardonnay Marlborough

Tasting Notes: Bascand Chardonnay is rich in tropical fruit characters of pineapple and banana with a hint of oak and lightly buttered toast.

Wine Making: Hand-harvest fruit was gently destemmed and pressed directly to barrel with no settling. The juice was then inoculated with half dose of selected yeast. The barrels were stirred on a weekly basis. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation was allowed to occur in spring before racking to tank, filtering and bottling. Gentle winemaking techniques have helped retain natural carbon dioxide.

Technical Notes: pH 3.66 TA 6.33g/L Alc 13% RS 4g/L Brix 22.4

Food Match: Match with Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pesto Salad.

Cellar Notes: Drink now and will reward cellaring for 6 – 9 years