Philip Shaw ‘The Architect’ Chardonnay Size::12 Bottle Case Red and dark cherry fruits

Red and dark cherry fruits

The wine is balanced and has a fine acidity that is balanced and gives a focused line to the palate

electric and bound to reward patience

The fruit is handpicked at optimum ripeness and flavour profile ensuring overall balance before being gently destemmed to keep as many whole berries as possible and then open fermented for a minimum of five days with the juice being pumped over the skins twice daily to maximize oxygenation and purity of fermentation

Grape varieties: Old Vines with 30 indigenous grape varieties from the Douro

Philip Shaw ‘The Architect’ Chardonnay Size::12 Bottle Case Red and dark cherry fruitsThe Architect is pale straw yellow with a slight green tinge. The nose is complex and alluring with honeyed fruit vibrant citrus and a touch of toast. It has a fresh palate with layers of stone fruit savoury characteristics and creamy nuances. Bright citrusy acidity gives the wine clarity and drive. Chardonnay is a perfect wine to pair with fresh white fish or fresh shellfish (oysters with a splash of lemon juice are a big tick) and grilled prawns