Single Vineyard | Auckland
Ihumātao Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
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The Ihumātao Vineyard is nestled within an ancient volcanic crater on the edge of the Manukau Harbour. With a focus on minimal handling, this site has consistently produced fine, complex and ageworthy Chardonnay since 2005.
2022 is the final vintage from our Ihumatao vineyard.
Settled weather conditions late in 2021 provided an optimum environment for flowering and even fruit set. The important ripening months of January and February were warm and dry, perfect conditions for berry flavour development. Harvest occurred over weeks in late February and the first week of March.
The Ihumatao Vineyard is located within a wind-protected volcanic basin on the edge of the Manukau Harbour in South Auckland. This ancient crater is estimated to be between 30-40,000 years old. The topsoil comprises of peat and clay above a basalt base. Vines range in age up to 15 years and are pruned to one bunch per shoot on VSP trellising.
