Nikolaihof Chardonnay 2018

A classic light, Wachau-style Chardonnay without a woody note

Chardonnay

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Tree Fruit and Floral, Toasted

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Wachau, Austria

Grape Varietals:

Chardonnay

Winemaking:

Direct Press, Whole Bunch, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Fish burgers, grilled seafood, Crayfish broil

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Japanese Tempura, Popiah, Hokkien Mee

Nikolaihof Wachau

Nikolaihof Wachau is one of Austria's oldest wine estates, based in the Unesco-recognized region of Wachau. It is best known for its wines made from Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. The Saahs family has owned the estate since 1894

Description

Nikolaihof Chardonnay 2018

A classic light, Wachau-style Chardonnay without a woody note

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chardonnay from Wachau, Austria.

Taste Profile: The Nikolaihof Chardonnay is a medium-bodied wine that is characterized by its complex aromas. The bouquet features notes of fresh nuts, apples, pears and quinces, while fresh almonds and white flowers are added on the palate. A special appeal of this Chardonnay is that it is aged without any hint of wood, which gives it a fresh and lively aroma.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are harvested by hand. wine is fermented on the grapes own, natural yeasts. 6 months of maturation in a big, old oak cask

Bright & Mineral Whites

From the limestone character of Sancerre to the green, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this style group often shows off cut grass and wet stone. Often associated with coastal regions or limestone based terroir, these wines are characterised with crisp acidity, mineraiity, citrus tones, with a hint of grassiness

Oxidative Wines

A wine that is deliberately exposed to oxygen, usually as a result of open fermentors, or using porous vessel like oak barrels or Georgian amphorae. These wines tend to exhibit more nutty, dried fruit & saline notes, and typically have a darker color to them