Corofin Brawn Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::1 Bottle followed by subtle touches of

followed by subtle touches of forest floor

The wine is matured in French oak casks for 18-20 months depending on the vintage

Ripe strawberry and raspberry character on the nose

5 hectare south-southwest site with brown calcareous skeletal soil

Corofin Brawn Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::1 Bottle followed by subtle touches ofThe 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