2025 Impression Chardonnay

PURE, FRESH & TEXTURAL BARREL AGED CHARDONNAY

Pale straw gold in colour. Aromas of citrus pith, lemon curd and subtle saline notes lead into a mouthfilling yet restrained palate. Layers of gentle mealy complexity and fine texture are balanced by vibrant natural acidity. Creamy and elegant, the wine finishes long, dry and mineral with a distinctive saline edge. Approachable now, with the structure to reward cellaring.

Vintage

2025 was an outstanding Hawke’s Bay vintage for Chardonnay. A warm growing season combined with cool nights and settled harvest conditions produced fruit with excellent concentration, natural acidity and purity of flavour. The resulting wines display freshness, balance and exceptional site expression.

Vineyards

Kōkako Vineyard, Ohiti Valley (90%)
Ascot Vineyard, Havelock North (10%)

Winemaking

Hand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed directly to French oak barrels. Wild fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurred naturally, followed by nine months ageing on lees in seasoned French oak. Individual barrels were selected and blended to achieve the final wine.

pH 3.56
TA 6.0 g/L
Alcohol 13.0% v/v