Carrick EBM Chardonnay 2021 (6 Bottles) Central Otago, New Zealand

Carrick EBM Chardonnay, skillfully made by Rosie Menzies and team at Carrick’s organic estate in Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. “EBM” denotes Extended Barrel Maturation: hand-picked, wild-fermented Chardonnay (clones Mendoza, 6, 548) matured for 18 months in French oak barriques on gross lees before blending and bottling. Pale straw with green highlights, the bouquet is compelling-peach, quince, floral blossom, toast and spice.