Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay

Rich and flavourful Chardonnay with honeysuckle, white peach, nectarine and fresh citrus, all complemented by toasty vanilla and subtle spiced oak characters.

Winemaking

2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded. Spring's warm weather created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which we carefully reduced to enhance fruit quality. January's cool temperatures extended the fruit ripening period, enhancing palate weight and aromatic intensity. Benefiting from ideal weather, we commenced harvest in mid-March, methodically working block by block as each reached optimal conditions.  The Chardonnay fruit was pressed, racked clear, and the juice fermented with 25% new oak. A partial secondary malolactic fermentation has softened the wine and added extra texture and complexity to the palate.

2025 Tasting Note

2024 Tasting Note

2023 Tasting Note 2022 Tasting Note 

Accolades & Reviews

94 points | Candice Wine Chat, 2026
"An elegantly presented Chardonnay with a citrus core intertwined with melon and discreet nutty, creamy elements. Smooth flowing and creamy on the palate, tension drives a lingering finish. Gentle aromas of lemon, grapefruit, melon, almond and creamy meringue."

93 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 2026
"Beautifully styled and delightfully expressed, the inviting bouquet reveals ripe apricot, rockmelon,
lemon peel, nougat, and roasted cashew notes, followed by a silky palate that's rounded and
supple. Splendidly composed with elegant structure, leading to a lengthy, satisfying finish"