Chardonnay `Organic` Deep Down Marlborough 2020

Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Producer
Deep Down
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Rich
Oaked Style
Not Set
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Marlborough is by far New Zealand’s largest grape growing region with more than two-thirds of all plantings. First planted in 1873 it is known in the region by the Maori name, Kei puta te Wairau meaning ‘the place with the hole in the cloud’ due to its very high 2,410 sunshine hours a year. High sunshine and a dry growing season help to create the famous intense flavours. Generally, plantings are in two main valleys of Wairau and Awatere. Much of the land is alluvial river basin with well-drained soils that provide an ideal for Sauvignon Blanc and clay slopes better suited Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

Producer

Deep Down Wines are a boutique Marlborough wine company, founded by Clive Dougall and Peter Lorimer, and is about honest wines made with care by a dedicated team. The wines are small batch, low-intervention, delicious and approachable. Deep Down is about trusting your gut feeling and intuition, the name reflects their decision to do what Clive and Peter believe by working organically and ethically. The name also speaks to the deep geographical roots in unique soils in a country and region known for its purity.
Tasting Notes
A premium Marlborough Chardonnay. Fermented in French oak barrels, 15% new which adds both texture and flavour to the wine. Notes of ripe stone fruits such as peach and nectarine with some tropical pineapple notes complemented by a creamy texture and melted butter on the finish, all balanced perfectly by a zesty acidity.
Food
Serve with fish such as hallibut or cod and shellfish such as scallops in a buttery sauce.