Corofin Wrekin Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Member Price €34.92
The thing that makes Burgundy so magical and alluring is the land.
Small changes in soil type, slope aspect and elevation between vineyards make all the difference when it comes to the character and style.
Winemaker Mike Paterson makes it his business to find these nuances and small details in Marlborough’s best sites.
And one such special site is the Wrekin Vineyard.
Based in the foothills of Marlborough’s Southern Valleys, Wrekin is fast becoming one of the most sought-after vineyards in the country.
It’s densely-planted, organically farmed, and its clay soils, which sit over a bed of Greywacke rock, produce fruit that is incredibly pure and aromatic.
You get a very flinty and mineral nose, with strong citrus and floral aromas. It’s a tight and pure style, and its subtle saline flavours reminds me of a really good Chablis
These are high-quality, artisanal wines, hand-made in small quantities. Each year and vineyard is different, just like great Burgundy is.
| Wine type | White |
| Grape(s) | Chardonnay 100% |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region of origin | Marlborough |
| Appellation | Fairhall Valley |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Oak? | 100% barrel ferment |
| Months in Oak | 14 |
| Type of Oak | puncheon (french oak) |
| Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | none |
| Average age of vines | 14 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 100 metres |
| Soil type(s) | silt loams |
| Closure Type | screwcap |
| Is this wine organic? | yes |
| Biodynamic? | yes but not certified |
| Sustainably produced? | yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | 15-20 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2024 - 2040 |
Mike's great grandfather Marcus Joseph Paterson emigrated to New Zealand from Corofin Co. Clare in 1927.
So when Mike and wife Anna started Corofin, their own family business, they wanted to honour this history and special connection between his family and the land.
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