2021 Keltern Chardonnay, Villa Maria, Hawkes Bay

2021 Keltern Chardonnay, Villa Maria, Hawkes Bay

This is the top wine from household name Villa Maria, founded back in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich. This single vineyard is inland, on a dry river bed, with gravel, iron and silt. There are cool breezes from mountain ranges to the west, and further cooling influence from the nearby Ngaruroro River. It was an early harvest, and the result is full of ripe peach and grapefruit flavours tinged with smoky, flinty notes. The palate is rich and creamy, kept in check by some crisp oyster shell sensation and brisk acidity.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2035info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

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