2023 Herringbone Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay
$31.99
Our 2023 Chardonnay was crafted from organic, hand harvested fruit from the Oak Estate vineyard located just over the fence from us. Clone 15.
It was whole bunch pressed and fermented in oak to create a rich and supple chardonnay. Aged in French oak for 10 months prior to bottling the finished wine exhibits a fine balance between fruit flavours and subtle oak toastiness which is velvety and smooth on the palate.
Herringbone
A boutique winery based in the Bridge Pa Triangle of Hawkes Bay, Herringbone is known for producing high-quality, single-estate wines that express the unique soils and climate of the region. Owned by Karen and Troy since 2016, the vineyard has vines that are over 20 years old and grows primarily Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Their winemaking philosophy focuses on minimal intervention to let the vineyard’s qualities shine through, with Dan Brennan as their winemaker.
The vineyard benefits from unique red metal soils over an ancient riverbed and a microclimate sheltered by nearby Roys Hill. They aim to emphasize Syrah as a flagship wine and plan to expand with more varieties, focusing on quality and low environmental impact.
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