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About Alana Estate
Alana Estate was established in 1992 by a group of shareholders headed by Ian and Alana Smart. Encompassing 55 acres of land, 42 acres of which are in planted vines, and located on the northern edge of the Martinborough Terrace, this estate is believed to be the driest location in Martinborough. The site is cool with well-drained deep stony soil making growing  conditions ideal for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The original vision of producing premium wines has been with Alana Estate since its inception and is true today. Viticulture and wine making practices are hands on - hand picked, hand sorted, handcrafted. A state of the art gravity fed winery allows for gentle handling of the fruit in the winery.

The 2008 chardonnay has developed into a charming style. The oak is alluring on the nose while the palate is completely fruit focused and tight. The utilization of the 500 liter French puncheons has taken the Alana Chardonnay to a whole new level of sophistication. The wine has been handled to produce a terroir-based style promoting an austere, youthful Chardonnay. It stayed on lees for ten months and was protein fined, while no other finings were utilized. This wine will deliver with decent bottle age and marry elegantly with subtle food accompaniments.