2006 Black Label Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
Tasting Note The Black Label Chardonnay is our flagship wine – rated a "super classic" by Michael Cooper, NZ Wine Critic. The rich colour of this wine indicates the intenseness of flavour lurking within. The complex nose exhibits aromas of pistachios, manuka smokiness and a hint of sweet vanilla. These seductively entwine with the crisp citrus aroma of the chardonnay grape - harvested from our exclusive Riverview Vineyard located in the Hawkes Bay region. The length of flavour on the palate is exceptional and exhibits an exquisite sweetness that is surprisingly full and dry. The 2006 vintage imports solid acidity ensuring longevity and suggesting aging should be for at least 5 years. Ideally suited to richer, white meat winter cuisine. Accolades 91/100 – Bob Campbell Top 100 New Releases, Gourmet Traveller Wine, 2009 Super Classic Status – Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide, 2009 << Return to 'Our Wines' Wine Detail Grape Variety - Chardonnay Region - Hawkes Bay Wine Analysis Date of Harvest - 4th April 2006 Brix at Harvest - 24º Fermentation - New French Oak barriques Maturation - 12 months in French Oak Malo-lactic - Nil Bottling Date - 18/7/08 Alcohol Volume - 14.1% Acidity - 6.8 g/L pH - 3.39