Corofin Brawn Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 reservas-pereira fermented naturally in old 500

fermented naturally in old 500 litre oak over four to six weeks

Fresh guava strawberries raspberries and a slightly creamy texture

making it fabulously drinkable

with mocha

but all this has been built for the long term and it will astound the world

Corofin Brawn Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 reservas-pereira fermented naturally in old 500The first release of Corofin from this vineyard is a cracking example of Marlborough Chardonnay. With powdery mildew affecting his usual source for Chardonnay from Takaki Okada's Folium vineyard, Mike Paterson instead sourced his fruit from the Brawn vineyard in the Wairau Valley. A great decision. It's rich, concentrated and shows supremely ripe fruit, accentuating the nectarine, apple and nutty characters, as well as a small spicy note. Lees ageing