2020 Postage Stamp Special Edition Ariki Charonnay

Brand	Postage Stamp Wines
Region	Waiheke Island
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2020
Country	New Zealand

Postage Stamp Wines Ariki Special Release Chardonnay 2020 is an opulent, powerful, Prestige Waiheke Chardonnay, a total indulgence that you would not rightly expect in your glass at this price… but for this staggering CLEARANCE! Ariki means “Chief” in Māori and refers to a classic yacht, built in 1904 by the Logan Brothers, and restored in 2016. You will still find her racing in Waitemata Harbour to this day! Now back to the wine. Made in only the very best years, this 2020 Chardonnay comes from two sloping, free draining, closely planted Waiheke vineyards delivering naturally low and concentrated fruit yields. Handpicked grapes are whole bunch pressed, the juice barrel fermented and aged in expensive French Oak, with the full MLF treatment. Postage Stamp Wines Ariki Special Release Chardonnay is opulent, abounding with stonefruit layered with brioche, hazelnut, subtle freshly whipped butter, toast & spice oak/lees aging complexities. From the outstanding 2020 vintage, 4+ years old it’s in a seductive state of being, staggering Prestige Waiheke Island Chardonnay drinking.

Subtle buttered toast, white peach, grapefruit, hazelnut and freshly baked brioche aromas rise out of the glass to seduce you.

Beautifully creamy, lavish palate of stonefruit, citrus, nuts, brioche and lightly buttered toast… all the charm and luxury you expect from prestige quality Chardonnay. A creamy texture and balanced acidity enhance palate length and freshness… hints of toast, spice and a fine salinity drive the delicious finish. Enjoy with seafood and chicken dishes… save a glass for after dinner to sit back and enjoy! Drinking beautifully now through 2028.