Fowles Are you Game Chardonnay 2023 garnacha-blanca Pépé is shorthand for grandfather

Pépé is shorthand for grandfather in French

perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated and aromatic aperitif

There are aromas of kefir lime

The elevated single vineyard on the terraces above the Awatere River gives elegance and delicacy of fruit while the 40% whole bunch fermentation and manual punch-downs delivers an impressive tannin framework and excellent length on the palate

The new wine is then racked into a combination of older French oak barriques and stainless steel tanks for 12 months maturation before being blended and prepared for bottling

Fowles Are you Game Chardonnay 2023 garnacha-blanca Pépé is shorthand for grandfatherWinemaking This Chardonnay was harvested in late March 2023 using a selective harvester, in the cool of the night, so as to retain the delicate fruit flavours. A large portion of this vintage was wild fermented in stainless steel to preserve the fantastic varietal characteristics, 30% of the parcel was matured into older oak barrels to create a complex, yet fresh wine with plenty of stone fruit flavours.