The 2017 Stonier Chardonnay was fermented in a mix of French oak barriques and puncheons (15% new)  for a total maturation period of 10 months Several batches from our coolest vineyards were allowed to undergo the acid-softening malo-lactic fermentation (approximately 50%)  with the remaining portion withheld to preserve the lovely pure flavours of a very strong Chardonnay vintage