Chateau Garage is the exciting small batch project of Ollie Powrie – former Head Viticulturist for Villa Maria and well known character on the Hawke's Bay wine scene.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Hand harvested Chardonnay from the legendary Lyon’s vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Planted in 1996 in the stoniest site on the western bank of the Gimblett Gravels. A field blend of Mendoza, Clone 15 and Clone 95 Chardonnay. 12 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels.
Intensely perfumed with summer peach, citrus and lime flower alongside roasted almonds. Medium bodied palate with lovely richness and complexity and notes of peach and vanilla cream. This concentrated wine has so much potential and will reward cellaring as it relaxes and unfolds."
94/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, February 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"White peach, citrus, oatmeal and spice, a little mint and floral notes. Medium-weight pear and melon, a nutty creaminess, some lime flavour and limey acidity too, almond and citrus closes out a finish of excellent length. Balanced and fine. Really good."














