Collaboration Aurulent Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2022

Description

• Spicy oak
• White peach
• Subtle buttery notes
• Toasted nut

"Abstract artwork reflects the rich, complex, textural wines I strive to craft in collaboration with growers of the finest vineyard sites in Hawke’s Bay" Julianne Brogden, Winemaker

"Immediately engaging and complex with aromas of ripe orchard fruits and minerality, there's plenty of flinty, leesy complexity, then scents of peach and baked apple, grapefruit and there's no missing the oak. Fantatsic on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose, but this wine is all about texture and purity. The mineral statement is quiet, but the overal combination of flavours and textures are fantastic!" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2022

An integral part of Collaboration wines, Hawkes Bay’s maritime climate, microclimates and soil types provide a rich canvas of vineyard sites to work with. The winemaker has selected sites from some of Hawkes Bay’s finest winegrowing sub-regions that represent the ultimate varietal expression of the wines in their portfolio. Because of the tiny production of Collaboration wines, all of the vines are tendered by hand (with the help of family and friends) to ensure fruit of the highest quality is produced.

Food Pairing: Chicken or pork dishes, in particular those that include peach, mango or macadamia nuts match brilliantly, as do mild curries with a buttery base