Dona Paula Estate Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Doña Paula Estate Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Gualtallary in Argentina's Valle de Uco, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml format. Founded in 1997, Doña Paula is closely associated with high-altitude viticulture, and the grapes for this wine are grown on the Alluvia Vineyard at 1,350 metres above sea level on limestone soils. After first pressing, half the juice ferments at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, while the remaining 50% completes fermentation in new French oak barrels. The wine then ages for 8 to 10 months in French oak. The nose shows citrus and mineral notes, tropical fruit, white flowers, spice, peach and vanilla. The palate has lemon and tangerine, honeydew melon, nectarine, sweet apple, vanilla and a clean streak of acidity. The finish carries walnut oil, banana nuances and persistent citrus zest.