Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the great chameleon of the wine world, a grape that quietly absorbs its surroundings and reflects them back with poise. From the limestone slopes of Burgundy to the coastal breezes of California and the cool valleys of Australia and New Zealand, it adapts with remarkable grace. In its leanest, most mineral guise, Chardonnay hums with citrus, green apple, and struck-flint tension. Give it a sunnier site and it deepens into ripe peach, nectarine, and gentle spice. It’s a variety that responds acutely to climate, soil, and cellar decisions, offering an entire spectrum of styles from chiselled and crystalline to rich, nutty, and plush.
What sets Chardonnay apart is its capacity for texture. Winemakers can sculpt it like clay, fermenting in barrel for creaminess, ageing on lees for savoury depth, or keeping it stainless-steel crisp for purity and lift. The grape takes oak beautifully when treated with restraint, adding layers of vanilla, toast, or hazelnut without losing its core freshness. At its best, Chardonnay strikes a rare balance: generous yet taut, silky yet vibrant, luxurious yet unmistakably refined. It’s the quiet classic, endlessly versatile, effortlessly elegant, and always ready to show another facet of itself.
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View full details2023 'The Raptor' Chardonnay, Lake Chalice
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View full details2022 Amped Chardonnay, Spoke
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View full details2022 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Saint Clair
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View full details2020 Chardonnay, Isabel Estate
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View full details2020 Chardonnay, Zephyr Wines
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View full details2024 Chardonnay, Kidnappers Vineyard, Craggy Range
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View full details2019 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Auntsfield
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View full details2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay, Neudorf
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View full details2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River
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View full details2023 Rays Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River
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View full details2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
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View full details2023 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The flagship wine of Kumeu River, the 2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay is a profound expression of site, vintage, and precision winemaking. Sourced ...
View full details2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range
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View full details2022 Lion's Tooth Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
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View full details2022 Field of Fire Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
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View full detailsThe Explore 4 'Chardonnay'
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