Ashleigh Barrowman, Queen of Swords 2022, Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand

Who - Ashleigh Barrowman
Where - Marlborough, New Zealand
What - White Wine - Chardonnay
When - 2022
How - Organic / Biodynamic, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and matured in old barrique, unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulphur, vegan

“Queen of Swords” Chardonnay is a tiny production wine made using organically grown fruit from Marlborough’s Wrekin vineyard* by Ashley Barrowman who gained wide experience working with some of our favourite producers around the world; Vino di Anna in Sicily, Patrick Sullivan in Australia, Domaine Labet, Jean-Jacques Morel et al.

With beautiful balance, fine texture, and amazing complexity this chardonnay is a great example of what can be produced from New Zealand’s unique soils and climate.