Valli Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 treixadura The Centre Block is the

The Centre Block is the oldest of the Shiraz Blocks having been planted in 1969

It’s compact and voluminous with grainy tannins carrying peppery spice and a powerful structure that is both lean and taut

and balanced

with countless shallow lakes of various sizes scattered throughout it

Slow ripening allows the grapes to develop flavour while holding onto their natural acidity—a quality Pete loves in his wines

Valli Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 treixadura The Centre Block is the"The 2023 Waitaki Vineyard Chardonnay leads with ripe, peachy fruit, layers of crushed shells and white spice, and the wine is enduringly mineral on the palate" The limestone rich soils influence the aromatics and texture of this wine lending an ethereal flow that dances in harmony with the racy acidity that gives the wine power and memory. The nose is complex with aromas of lemon curd, lime zest, grapefruit, hazelnut, vanilla, and a subtle savoury