Winery Tohu - Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay

Winery Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay

The Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay of Winery Tohu is a white wine from the region of Awatere Valley of South Island.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.

Taste structure of the Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay from the Winery Tohu

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay of Winery Tohu in the region of South Island is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tohu's Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay.

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Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Informations about the Winery Tohu

The winery offers 30 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 30 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Awatere Valley in the region of South Island

The Winery Tohu is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Awatere Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South Island
In the top 15000 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 4500 of of Awatere Valley wines
In the top 300000 of white wines
In the top 1000000 wines of the world

The wine region of Awatere Valley

The wine region of Awatere Valley is located in the region of Marlborough of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine McNaught & Walker or the Domaine Yealands produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Awatere Valley are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Awatere Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earthy or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.


The wine region of South Island

Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.

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The word of the wine: Friand

A light, easy-drinking wine with an immediate and fresh fruitiness.

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