This Single Vineyard Chardonnay (SV5182) is made solely from the old Mendoza clone vines, which are part of the original TWR plantings from 1979.
We’ve bottled this Chardonnay under our SV label because we first tried this wine in barrel and the quality was something else – it deserved to be it’s own wine.
This did mean we’ve made an absolutely tiny amount but we’re super thrilled with the result.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Te Whare Ra (TWR) is a small vineyard and winery located in the Marlborough sub-region of Renwick, owned by winemakers – Anna & Jason Flowerday. The 11 Ha vineyard which has predominantly loam over clay soils, is one of the oldest in Marlborough, originally planted in 1979. Yields are kept low, the vineyard is managed with a combination of organic and biodynamic practices and all the fruit is hand picked and hand-sorted.
The wines are made with minimal intervention in a small winery which has been specifically set up for small batch winemaking. TWR produces Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, an aromatic blend called Toru, Rose, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Our Cellar Door is open for wine sales and tastings from November till we start harvest in March. During this time we’re open weekdays from 11 – 4 and some weekends when the vineyard and family time permits.