Chardonnay

Hawkes Bay. New Zealand. Rays Road is Kumeu River’s new vineyard site in Hawkes Bay. This limestone hillside is at 180 m altitude, with a northerly aspect. It is dry-farmed to yield high quality grapes for wine under the Rays Road name for our Kumeu River label...

Kumeu, New Zealand. The weighty mid-palate also shows peachy ripeness along with crisp acid minerality that gives the wine a refreshing cleansing quality. This wine is delightful as an aperitif, and even better to drink with fish and shellfish...

California, U.S.A. On the nose hints of lemon curd, fresh NECTARINE, and nutmeg followed by flavours of Meyer Lemon, white PEACH, and hints of crème brûlée on the palate. Overall the 2017 vintage has great concentration and an ELEGANT finish...

California, USA. This wine opens with layered aromas of jasmine, tropical fruit, fresh white peach and ripe citrus. On the palate, flavors of melon and ripe pear take center stage, framed by hints of mango, vanilla custard and wet river stone. A broad mouthfeel beautifully balances the juicy acidity...

Russian River, California, USA. Flavors of yellow plum, d'Anjou pear, tangerine and toasted hazelnut. Richly textured, velvety and concentrated with balanced acidity and subtle toast.

California, U.S.A. On the nose delicate notes of LYCHEE, CITRUS BLOSSOM, and toasted hazelnut followed by flavours of GRAVENSTEIN APPLE, Meyer lemon, and baked pear.  On the palate this presents bright acidity and a long-refined finish...

Sonoma County, California, USA. This vintage opens with bright aromas of lemon drop, supported by ripe pear, toffee and hints of jasmine. The palate adds flavors of stone fruit and yellow plum, with lively citrus notes. Sweet vanilla and lingering baking spice add richness and texture to the long, fresh finish...

North-West Tasmania. A fine, cool climate Tasmania Chardonnay. Rich and spicy on the nose with flavours of ripe stone fruits, smooth vanilla and ripe lemon zest. Clean, crisp and complex, this Chardonnay has a fresh acidity that balances out the creamy vanilla, ripe stone fruits and...

Langhorne Creek, South Australia. Elements of wild yeast fermentation, extended time on yeast lees and partial malo-lactic fermentation have added complexity and enhanced the natural citrus and nectarine flavours in the wine...

Central Victoria. A rich and textual wine displaying lovely aromas of tropical fruits with a hint of apple and spice. The palate is mouth-filling and generous with excellent length and harmony carrying the fruit to a full clean finish. Lovely light oak balances and completes the picture. A marvellous wine match with any meal and is best served slightly chilled to allow the full texture of the wine to flourish...