Overview
Hawke's Bay Chardonnay commonly combines ripe stone fruit and citrus with a textured palate. Barrel fermentation and lees ageing can add toasted-nut and creamy notes, while fresher styles emphasise fruit and acidity. Oak influence and richness vary between producers and vineyard sites.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium lemon
- Nose
- Peach, Lemon, Melon, Toasted nuts and Creamy lees.
- Palate
- Textured Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, citrus freshness and gentle oak. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Chardonnay
Aromas And Notes
PeachLemonMelonToasted nutsCreamy leesGentle oak spice
Terroir
Temperate maritime conditions, with warm summers moderated by coastal influences and cooler nights.
Alluvial gravelSilt loamClay loam
Food Pairings
Roast chickenGrilled fishScallopsCreamy mushroom pasta