EMMA MARRIS CHARDONNAY 2024

TASTING NOTE

Aromas of orange blossom, yuzu, and marmalade rise over a subtle backdrop of buttered brioche. The palate unfolds with layers of white peach and a tropical nuance, while flinty minerality adds purity and tension. Supportive oak and a whisper of sandalwood lend warmth and depth, without overshadowing the fruit.

FOOD MATCHING

A perfect pairing for spaghettini with mussels, prawns and chilli bisque – this Chardonnay will enhance the dish’s bold flavours while complementing the seafood’s natural sweetness.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Best drinking from 2025 through 2030.

ORIGIN

Leefield Station Vineyard, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand.

FROM THE WINEMAKER

These Chardonnay grapes came from a selection of clones grown on our Leefield Station Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley. Hand-harvested and whole bunch pressed; the resulting juices were fermented on full solids
in carefully selected French oak barrels. The young wines were left to mature on full yeast lees for a period of 10 months, with occasional stirring to build palate weight. As the weather warmed in early spring, the barrels were encouraged to go through malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity. This wine was blended and filtered in late summer before bottling in March 2025.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol                    14.0%
• pH                            3.18
• Titratable Acidity    6.4g/L
• Residual Sugar        1g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

Vintage 2024 will be remembered for being one of Marlborough’s smaller vintages but also for producing exceptional fruit quality.

Despite a dry winter and resulting low ground moisture levels, full dams and positive river flows supplied essential soil moisture for the start of the growing season with budburst in mid-September.

Minimal frosts occurred, and though November and December were warm, below-average temperatures potentially contributed to the smaller vintage. From December to February, temperatures rose sharply, accompanied by above-average sunshine and below-average rainfall, leading to drought concerns and an early start to harvest.

Perfect weather aided steady picking from February until mid-April, allowing fruit to be picked in perfect condition at peak ripeness delivering consistent levels of concentration and complexity of flavour.

Born from a desire to craft wines uniquely.

Determined to forge her own path while embracing the Marris legacy. Just as comfortable in steel cap boots as high heels and red lipstick.
More than just a wine, this is Emma Marris.