Henners Gardner Street Classic Bacchus Chardonnay

East Sussex, England 

2021

12.5% ABV 

A deliciously fresh, succulent expression of Malbec from low yielding Swartland vineyards.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic, bright and zesty, the 2021 Gardner Street Classic white has notes of elderflower and gooseberry accompanied by fleshier stone and citrus fruit flavours of melon, white peach and orange. Hints of white currant and lime zest are softened by a creaminess and structure on the palate that delivers a lovely balance of fresh, bright acidity and vibrant fruit aromas that jump out of the glass.

Food match

Pork tenderloins in cider with a generous helping of mash and buttery veg, a veggie lasagne or a hake in butter sauce with capers.

Production 

Sourced from vineyard partners in Essex and Kent we harvested the vineyard parcels separately and fermented as small lots to allow the expression of their respective sites to shine through. 30% of the blend was fermented in neutral 300L French oak barrels and allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, while the remaining parcels were fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel and did not go through malolactic fermentation.