The 2018 Ash Ridge Hawkes Bay Chardonnay is crafted to showcase the elegant flavours achieved in the Bridge Pa triangle of Hawkes Bay while also providing the complexity and structure desired in this most noble of grape varieties. It shows peach and nectarine flavours with a citrus and elegant oak undertone.
Variety
Chardonnay
Region
Hawke's Bay
Size
750 ml
Alcohol
12.5 %
Food Pairing
This wine is a perfect companion to chicken and pork dishes, as well as rich seafood dishes.
Dry → Sweet
20%
This Chardonnay was fully barrel femented, in mainly seasoned French oak barrels. 10% was new. Each batch was treated separately in the winery with some batches fermented on full solids and others from cleaner juice. 90% of this blend went through malolactic fermentation. This variation in batches creates complexity in the wine as each barrel is kept separate for 7months before deciding final blending components. All barrels were lees stirred for the first 4 months in barrel.This wine is crafted to showcase the elegant flavours achieved in the Bridge Pa triangle of Hawkes Bay while also providing the complexity and structure desired in this most noble of grape varieties. It shows peach and nectarine flavours with a citrus and elegant oak undertone.