Vidal Estate Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2018

Description

• Subtle French oak
• Citrus notes
• Stone fruit
• Fruit driven

"Good value Chardonnay that delivers a lot for the price. It's got weight, ripe peach and citrus flavours with a subtle seasoning of oak and yeast lees character. Accessible now, it's best enjoyed within 2-3 years" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

Enticing aromas of citrus, stone fruit and subtle French oak combine on a vibrant, balanced fruit driven palate.

Fruit for this wine was grown in the Ohiti Valley along with the warmer, free draining Bridge Pa and neighbouring gravel based soils of Omahu. In the vineyard, particular attention was given to “opening up” vine canopies, yield restriction and selective harvesting. The 2018 vintage and our sites have delivered a classic cool climate Chardonnay, combining ripe stone fruit with grapefruit and citrus flavours on an elegantly styled palate.

Juice from the crushed and gently pressed grapes was allowed to naturally settle before being racked with light lees to seasoned French barrique and tank for fermentation. The small portion aged in seasoned oak has added subtle flavour, aroma and texture while the tank portion has provided fruit purity and clarity to the final wine. Both ferment portions were aged and stirred on lees, adding further complexity and enhancing the mouthfeel of the wine.

Food Pairing: This wine can be enjoyed on its own or served with fresh seasonal produce.