Anchorage Estate "Barrel Fermented" Chardonnay 2025

Estate & Philosophy

Motueka Winemakers and Growers is a proudly family-owned and operated winery, based in beautiful Nelson wine region. Our hands-on approach and deep local roots drive everything we do — from vine to bottle. We believe great wine starts with great land, and the rich Motueka soils, coastal breezes, and consistently high sunshine hours offer the perfect environment for crafting expressive, aromatic varietals. Our goal is simple: to create vibrant, everyday wines that over-deliver on quality, character, and pure drinking pleasure

Winemaking

Harvested in the cool mornings of late March. The Chardonnay grapes were brought into the winery in pristine condition and gentle pressed. The juice was then fermented warm in French oak puncheons, 20% new oak and aged for ten months on yeast lees to develop texture, richness and ripe fruit flavor's having gone through full malolactic fermentation before being prepared and bottled.

Tasting Notes

Elegant and refined, showing aromas of citrus peel, white peach and ripe pear accented by struck flint, and light French oak spice. The palate is taut yet silky, with concentrated stone fruit and lemon curd notes framed by savory barrel nuances and mineral freshness. Focused and persistent, it closes with a stylish, textural finish

Wine Analysis

Vineyards: Flett Road, Lower Moutere

pH of wine: 3.45

T.A of wine: 6.3 g/L

Residual Sugar: 1.9g/L

Alcohol: 13.5%

Local. Honest. Delicious.
Anchored in quality. Designed for life.