Limited Release Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2014

Our Limited Release label is reserved for top-quality parcels of wines that must remain anonymous due to their ultra-premium source. This beautifully mature Chardonnay is not only from New Zealand's premium Hawke's Bay region, but vineyards very close to some of the region's finest estates. At 11 years old and showing some intriguing aged character the fruit is remarkably vibrant still, and it has just won a Gold medal. Aromas are still lively and creamy with citrus, stone fruit and almond flavours, and those, plus notes of tangerine, flow through to the palate, which is luxuriously weighty and well rounded. It's buttery yet a bright acidity keeps it fresh through to a lengthy finish with a hint of grapefruit pith. A remarkable value Chardonnay not only from New Zealand's premium Hawke's Bay region, but vineyards very close to some of the region's finest estates.