21-Jul-2017
In diversifying the varieties of their Terrace Edge Waipara Valley vineyard, the Chapman family planted the St Laurent variety, best known for Austrian red wines. 0.3 ha were planted in 2013, with a further 0.3 ha in 2016. The Chapmans report that the variety yields firmer and larger bunches than Pinot Noir and berries with thick skins that have an "amazing amount of colour”. The inaugural wine, from 2016 was made as the Pinot Noir wine was. From 755 kg harvested, there were 2 barrels made. Due to the inclement weather during the harvest, there will be no 2017 release. Here is my assessment of the inaugural 2016 wine. www.terraceedge.co.nz
