Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers has announced the Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2023 vintage selection.
Selected blind by Cameron Douglas, MS, these 12 Chardonnays represent the apex of the 2023 vintage.
Each bottle embodies the unwavering dedication, skill, and innovation that defines Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.
The selected wines include:
AC Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Alchemy Chardonnay 2023
Alpha Domus The Batten Chardonnay 2023
Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Bilancia Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2023
Bilancia Kaikora Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Craggy Range Chardonnay 2023
Čuvar Iris Chardonnay 2023
Paritua “Willow” Chardonnay 2023
Sileni Exceptional Selection Chardonnay 2023
Squawking Magpie Gravels Chardonnay 2023
“I remain resolute in my thoughts about Hawke’s Bay as a premier New Zealand Chardonnay producing region,” says Cameron Douglas, MS.
“Winemakers here have a true understanding of site and vintage, and this was again expressed in the wines for the 2023 vintage. Congratulations to the producers and the viticulture teams.”
The Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Annual Chardonnay Collection, now in its fifth year, has established itself as a benchmark for quality and a showcase of the region’s commitment to excellence in Chardonnay winemaking.
The 2023 Collection is a testament to the expertise of the region’s producers and highlights the diversity of expressions across Hawke’s Bay’s unique subregions.
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