Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Our Levels Chardonnay was 100% sourced from the Gunn family vineyard on Ohiti Road, where they grow the highly sought-after 548 clone of Chardonnay.
The grapes were hand-picked in immaculate condition on the 7th and 8th of March. Only the initial “free run” portion of the juice was allocated for our super premium ‘Levels’ Chardonnay, where it was placed into fine French oak (16 % new) to undergo primary and secondary “malo-lactic” fermentation. A mix of ‘Wild’ and ‘Inoculated’ yeast was used to ferment the juice to help create a more complex and interesting wine.
We are elated at what we’ve managed to encapsulate into the bottle this year. A real powerhouse of a Chardonnay with all the elements we love; punchy stone fruit, brioche notes from the malolactic fermentation, fine French oak bringing structure and spice. Vintage 2021 was a stunner across the board and what better way to express this great vintage than this fine example of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay at its absolute peak."
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"The enticing bouquet shows nuances of white-fleshed nectarine, lemon peel, nougat, and almond meal, leading to a brilliantly focused palate with a linear mouthfeel and refined texture. Superbly structured by crisp acidity, finishing impressively long and engaging. At its best: now to 2030. "
















