Chardonnay Summer Collection

Chardonnay Summer CollectionFrom the sun kissed richness of Hawkes Bay to the mineral driven elegance of Central Otago, each wine captures the warmth, brightness, and balance that make Chardonnay the ultimate summer indulgence. Collection includes: 3 x Alpha Domus The Batten Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2024 Awarded 5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide "Bright, light lemon green, it is highly fragrant and mouth filling, with lovely concentration of vibrant peach,

From the sun-kissed richness of Hawke’s Bay to the mineral-driven elegance of Central Otago, each wine captures the warmth, brightness, and balance that make Chardonnay the ultimate summer indulgence.

Collection includes:

3 x Alpha Domus The Batten Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2024

Awarded 5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide

"Bright, light lemon/green, it is highly fragrant and mouth filling, with lovely concentration of vibrant peach, grapefruit and biscuity oak flavours, fresh acidity and a rich, lasting finish. Complex, youthful and full of potential, it's well worth cellaring to 2028+" Michael Cooper

This barrel fermented Chardonnay shows ripe nectarine, and hints of toasted grains. It has a luxurious palate, powerful, complex yet balanced. Delivering caramel and toffee with citrus flavours, the palate is completed by a very long sumptuous and layered mineral finish with hints of nutmeg, The Batten Chardonnay has 5-6 years cellaring potential. Single Vineyard. Organic.

Alc: 13.5%

3 x Terra Sancta Riverblock Central Otago Chardonnay 2022

Awarded 5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide
Awarded 5 Stars: The Listener
Awarded 95/100 Points & 5 Stars: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, The Real Review
Awarded 92/100 Points: James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

"Fruit-focused wine with ginger, apricot, vanilla, oyster shell, floral yeast lees and a toasty, savoury character that is very appealing. Accessible and attractive now with potential to develop well with bottle age" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Dec 2023

Golden straw in colour, a lifted and vibrant nose delivers beguiling floral notes accompanied by summer stone fruits. On the palate the wine is complex and concentrated with flavors of lime curd, ripe peach, yellow nectarine, quince and lemon pepper spice. Riverblock’s hallmark mineral notes and purity of fruit are clearly evident, as is its long, lingering finish. A superb cool climate Chardonnay - bright, joyful and harmonious.

Alc: 13%