Numbers Series

This is the inaugural release of a Number Series Chardonnay from Block W1 on Margaret's Bench and is meant to be the companion to the No. 011 Stan's Bench Chardonnay.

The third in the Number Series, Culmina's Nº 003 En Coteaux Riesling is Culmina's first ever single varietal release from Stan's Bench. Left on the vine to hang well into the Autumn season, the wine has been modelled similar to the first release in the Number Series, N° 001, release in an effort to highlight the distinct terroir differences between two of Culmina's vineyard benches.

The companion Chardonnay to the No. 010, this comes from the warmer T2 block on Stan’s Bench. Fermented using indigenous yeast and matured for 8 months in French oak, this is the sophomore release of Chardonnay from Stan's Bench.

The grapes for Culmina's Nº 008 Skin Contact Gewürztraminer were sourced from Culmina's only pink-skinned micro-block on Arise Bench. Jean-Marc soaked the grapes on skins for 3 full days prior to fermentation, adding texture an interest to this aromatic variety. A lengthy, natural fermentation utilizing only indigenous yeast followed, adding further complexity and character to this classically-styled wine. Vibrant with notes of lychee, rose petals and sandalwood, and balanced by chalky minerality, a natural freshness, and a round mid-palate, this classically-styled Gewürztraminer is a stunning surprise. Only 100 cases produced.