2023 Novum Chardonnay, Marlborough
$48.99
“This wine is very similar to our 2017 release in its Burgundian-esque style. I really like the prominent oyster shell / saline flavour profile and the obvious linearity of the wine, which can both be attributed to the stoney vineyard soil.” says winemaker William Hoare.
In Appearance : Light lemon/lime colour.
On the Nose : Aromas of white peach, lemon zest and oyster shell minerality.
On the Palate : The minerality is underpinned by fine acid and a tight core that leads you through to a featherweight richness on the back palate. An immediately appealing and enticing wine.
Novum
Brainchild of Will and Rachel Hoare, Novum is a boutique Marlborough project defined by single-site precision, low intervention, and a clear-eyed vision of varietal clarity.
Will’s family were among Marlborough’s very first contract grape growers and still own around 40-hectares of vineyards on land purchased in 1978.
Novum focuses on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from carefully chosen single sites rather than mass-produced blends. The label’s name comes from the Latin “novum,” meaning “new,” reflecting a modern, detail‑driven approach to classic varieties.
Novum Wines leave a lasting impression — distilled, articulate, and shaped by intent rather than expectation.
