Two Rivers The Spring Chardonnay

Established in 2004, Two Rivers of Marlborough takes its name from the iconic rivers that feed the wine growing heart of Marlborough’s renowned Wairau and Awatere Valleys. It was in the Awatere valley, overlooking the braided river, that founder and winemaker David Clouston spent his childhood. He now lives in the Wairau valley, where he has made his home and his mark on the wine industry.

Two Rivers of Marlborough's mission is to select the finest parcels of fruit from the banks of both the Wairau and Awatere rivers and to craft wines that express the different microclimates peculiar to these two rivers.

'The Spring' Chardonnay originates from 31-year-old Mendoza vines, rooted in the stony, alluvial soils of Marlborough's Wairau Valley. Embracing minimal intervention, the winemaking process features natural fermentation followed by 14 months of aging on yeast lees in seasoned French oak barriques and cuves. The wine undergoes wild malolactic fermentation before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. It then matures in bottle for an additional 16 months prior to release.

Aromatic Profile: Offers notes of hazelnut, ripe stone fruit, and toasted pine nuts. The palate reveals layers of lemon butter and citrus, complemented by wet stone minerality and a delicate yet complex finish.