Organic and biodynamic viticulture, single-vineyard character and generous texture define the Millton Opou Chardonnay 2023. The wine is produced from the historic Opou Vineyard in Manutuke, within New Zealand’s Gisborne wine region. Annie Millton’s father, John Clark, established vineyards at Opou during the late 1960s, with Chardonnay planted there in 1969. James and Annie Millton later founded The Millton Vineyard in 1984 after gaining winemaking experience in France and Germany. Millton describes its signature collection as a range of varietal-specific, single-vineyard wines designed to express their individual sites. The clay-rich soils of Opou are associated with concentrated, expressive and creamy Chardonnay.
The 2023 release opens with floral aromas of orange and white blossom, accompanied by honeyed and gently nutty nuances. These aromas lead into a clean and fresh palate that retains an appealing softness and rounded texture. As the wine develops in the glass, the mouthfeel becomes increasingly broad and harmonious. Cleansing acidity provides definition and prevents its creamy richness from becoming heavy. Fine, silken tannins add subtle structure and contribute to the wine’s persistent finish.
Organic and biodynamic viticulture, single-vineyard character and generous texture define the Millton Opou Chardonnay 2023. The wine is produced from the historic Opou Vineyard in Manutuke, within New Zealand’s Gisborne wine region. Annie Millton’s father, John Clark, established vineyards at Opou during the late 1960s, with Chardonnay planted there in 1969. James and Annie Millton later founded The Millton Vineyard in 1984 after gaining winemaking experience in France and Germany. Millton describes its signature collection as a range of varietal-specific, single-vineyard wines designed to express their individual sites. The clay-rich soils of Opou are associated with concentrated, expressive and creamy Chardonnay.
The 2023 release opens with floral aromas of orange and white blossom, accompanied by honeyed and gently nutty nuances. These aromas lead into a clean and fresh palate that retains an appealing softness and rounded texture. As the wine develops in the glass, the mouthfeel becomes increasingly broad and harmonious. Cleansing acidity provides definition and prevents its creamy richness from becoming heavy. Fine, silken tannins add subtle structure and contribute to the wine’s persistent finish.
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