2005 Huia Blanc de Blancs

Background:
Huia Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling wine made in the
traditional method. The 2005 vintage was an  excellent year
in Marlborough. The grapes developed very good flavours
and balance. This vintage is one hundred percent
Chardonnay. 

Winemaking:
The grapes were hand picked and whole bunch pressed and  
the juice was racked off to barrels for fermentation.  A
warm fast ferment was encouraged.  
The base wines underwent full malolactic fermentation and
were aged on gross lees in old French oak.  The secondary
yeast fermentation was conducted in the bottle and was
aged on the yeast lees for three and a half years.  The bottles 
were hand riddled over a five week period before disgorging.  
 
Tasting Note:
The 2005 Huia Blanc de Blancs displays an excellent fine
bead and good bubble retention.  The nose shows lovely 
bready and biscuity characters with an underlying
toastiness.  The palate is rich in peach fruit with ripe citrus
flavours.  There is a delicate creaminess ending with a long
elegant dry finish.  
 
Food Matches: 
Huia Blanc de Blancs is delicious with: canapés, fresh and
oven baked oysters, sushi, smoked salmon and fresh 
seafood.

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