Millton Opou Chardonnay 2023

Product Description:
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.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Floral and gently honeyed
Orange blossom, white flowers, honeyed nuances and subtle nutty, acorn-like notes.

PALATE
– Rounded and textural
Clean, fresh Chardonnay fruit with soft complexity, cleansing acidity and fine, silken tannins.

FINISH
– Long and harmonious
Persistent floral and nutty notes with refreshing acidity and a smooth, softly structured close. 

Finer Details:
Style – White Wine
Varietal – Chardonnay
Country – New Zealand
Region – Gisborne
Vintage – 2023
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 12.5%