Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay 2023 (6 Bottles) Hawkes Bay

Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay, gracefully crafted by the winemaking team at Esk Valley in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s prestigious Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region. This medium-bodied Chardonnay balances fruit and finesse-bright stonefruit, grapefruit, and grilled nut nuances, layered with subtle butter and hazelnut. The wine is fermented partly in tank and partly in seasoned French oak barriques (around 50%), with a touch of malolactic fermentation and extended lees stirring adding texture and depth. A shining 94 points by Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas affirms its remarkable quality and value. Elegant, textural, and compelling-an immediate delight with reward for cellaring through 2029.