Winemakers Comment  This wine is fruit-driven in style, exhibiting ripe peach with underlying citrus  blossom and fig characters. On the palate, these flavours are enhanced  by a creamy texture and a delicate suggestion of oak. A medium bodied  Chardonnay that is styled for enjoyment upon release with or without food.  Serving Suggestion  Enjoy with seafood, chicken caesar salad or an antipasto platter.  Season & Viticulture  The 2023 season was warm with frequent late summer rain presenting a few  challenges. Meticulous vineyard management was crucial to retain healthy  vines and develop desired flavours in the fruit. Harvested throughout Hawkes  Bay and Gisborne regions where the maritime climate is perfect for slowly  ripening Chardonnay, promoting flavour, intensity and freshness.  Winemaking  Chardonnay fruit was gently pressed and juice fermented with light solids  in stainless steel tanks. Maturation on yeast lees in the presence of subtle  oak along with partial malolactic has created a mouth filling wine with gentle  texture and body.  Technical details  VARIETIES: Chardonnay  ALCOHOL: 13.0%  TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.15g/l  PH: 3.4  RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.3g/