OTU Limited Release Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2022

Description

Hazelnut, Oak, Peach

"Gorgeously ripe and seductively complex on the nose, showing golden peach, nougat, toasted hazelnut and brioche characters. The palate is equally attractive with excellent weight and depth, wonderfully complemented by creamy texture and well-pitched acidity, leading to a delectably appealing finish. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Silken-textured, fleshy, tangy, Chardonnay with grapefruit, struck flint, ginger and nutty yeast lees flavours. Elegant and quite complex Chardonnay supported by bright acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

Quince, peach and white flower notes. Toasted oak and hot buttered toast aromas from a full malolactic fermentation. This generous wine delivers a rich yet lively palate of ripe peach, citrus blossom, and roasted hazelnut. Beautifully structured and full bodied with a honeyed biscuit finish.

Excellent warm and dry conditions in the Bay meant fruit could be left on the vine to develop richer, denser flavours. Harvest 2022 allowed for the fruit to hang on the vine until fully ripe and produced bright fruit with a lovely acid balance.