Kim Crawford Small Parcels Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2024

Description

Butter, Nectarine, Peach

Juicy peach and nectarine, intertwined with bursts of citrus zest. Experience the flavours of luscious stone fruit, complemented by buttery brioche and the delicate nuttiness of pecans. This chardonnay presents a concentrated fruit profile, a medium-bodied texture with a satin-like acidity and an impressive length on the finish.

A barrel selection of hand-picked and machine-picked fruit was chosen. The grapes were pressed before undergoing malolactic fermentation until the desired acid profile was obtained, followed by barrel ageing for 11 months in a selection of new French and used oak to add further complexity and texture.

2024 was an exceptional year for Hawkes Bay. The grapes were harvested in perfect condition with optimal ripeness, resulting in fruit with great concentration of flavour.

Food pairing: Grilled chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce, pan-seared salmon, soft cheeses or a delicious butternut risotto.