The cool and wet until Christmas but then dry and warm throughout ripening period yet sunny environment of Te Awanga vineyard near Cape Kidnappers allows the development of intense Chardonnay flavours in the grapes, captured using traditional winemaking techniques seem in the Chablis region of France. The grapes are 70% handpicked and 30% destemmed. Combinatkion of of French oak cuves, fourdre and top stainless steel tanks. Ingeneous and inoculated. French oak puncheons with 8 months maturation. Pale lime to pale straw. Subtle, yes definitive aromas of lime zest and grapefruit pupl with hints of brioche and gfresh cashews. Palate has saline acidity that carry the citrus notes from nose to mouth. The savoury complexity provides the perfect counter-point for a Chardonnay that truly reflects its maritime origins. It is paired greatly with Comte Cheese, truffle pasta, smashed pea pesto on a freshly toasted sourdough. It also has a good ageing potential whcih can go up to 1 to 4 years from vintage.