Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers is celebrating five years of the Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection with the announcement of the 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 are:
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, Gimblett Gravels 2023
Čuvar Iris Chardonnay 2023
Paritua “Willow” Chardonnay 2023
Sileni Exceptional Selection Chardonnay 2023
Squawking Magpie Gravels Chardonnay 2023
Cameron Douglas, MS, says he was deeply impressed with the calibre of the wines.
“I remain resolute in my thoughts about Hawke’s Bay as a premier New Zealand Chardonnay producing region,” he says.
“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 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.
As Chardonnay continues to be a flagship varietal for Hawke’s Bay, the 2023 Collection will be shared with wine writers worldwide, further reinforcing Hawke’s Bay’s reputation as one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals.
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