Steels Gate Blanc De Blancs 2019The hot dry summer summer made for some beautiful more ripe fruit complexity. 100% hand picked Chardonnay on 25 February 2019. Delightfully fresh, with gorgeous natural acidity. Method Traditionnelle. Perfect with chilli crab or that special occasion. Winemaking Winter 2019 was cold, followed by excellent rainfall in the late Spring. Uninterrupted flowering meant that we were seeing generous yields with the hot dry conditions in January and February

With a deft winemaking touch and 24 months in 100% new French oak

this wine showcases both tradition and terroir

compostable closure and comes with a collectable 100% recycled cotton dust bag

it’s structured but not showy

deep purple colour

allowing the natural style of this varietal to shine

On the palate: Warm

With replenished soil moisture we were well set up for both generous yields and the warm to hot months of January and February

Early spring conditions were cool and very dry but in both November and December we experienced excellent rainfall

or in a raspberry themed cocktail

with soda or with a dry tonic

making it a truly serious wine