Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2021

Stonyridge Luna Dorada Chardonnay 2021

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The barrel fermentaion is 60% new French oak of the highest quality available and is perfectly integrated. Luna Dorada is an unapologetic, ripe style of Chardonnay that fans of properly made Chardonnays will rekindle their love for the Queen of white grape varieties. Made with our Larose Loyalty Club members in mind.

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Stonyridge

Stonyridge Vineyard was created in 1981 by Stephen White who discovered the spot and thought it would be the ideal spot to ripen Bordeaux vines. After extensive research the first vines were planted in 1982 and the rest is history, as they say. In 2000 it was considered equal to the first growths of Bordeaux thanks to the excellent 1996 vintage. In short, the top heads of state have enjoyed their wines along with many of the world's wine lovers. 

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Malbec

Whilst today Malbec is probably best known as being the red grape varietal that is behind the juicy, full-bodied red wines of Mendoza in Argentina. It is historically from the South-West of France in the region of Cahors. In both of these regions it produces single varietal wines which are loaded with black fruit flavours. 

 

--------THE REGION--------

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is a 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland's main harbour and has a range of microclimates completely unique to the island. It is the home to many exciting wines but are the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends and the Syrahs that have put it on the map here and across the world.