Winemaker and winery: Hervé Joyaux Fabre, Domaine Vistalba.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Region: Mendoza, Argentina.
Viticulture/Vinification: Vineyards are planted at 1200m altitude and the average age of vines is 10 years old. Carefully hand harvested in small trays of 20kg. Meticulous hand sorting takes place prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 15°C.The wine does not spend any time in oak. Filtration takes place before bottling.
Availability: 152 stores.
13.5% vol.

Pretty little tree on the label. The merest hint on the nose that there’s wine in the glass. Fairly neutral unoaked Chardonnay. It’s dry, it’s white and there’s a little, slightly leesy, texture.
23/03/10

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