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ESK VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2024

This Consistently Good Hawkes Bay Chardonnay Continues to Offer Outstanding Value!

Product Code: 4489
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Esk Valley Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Original price was: $23.99.Current price is: $15.99.

This Consistently Good Hawkes Bay Chardonnay Continues to Offer Outstanding Value!

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Boy, are we excited about the 2024 vintage wines to come out of Hawkes Bay. If this is any indication of what's to come, then we are in for some seriously good wines! This consistently good Hawkes Bay Chardonnay continues to offer jaw-dropping value and even more so in an outstanding vintage such as 2024.

With the fruit coming of the Famous Keltern vineyard, this has all the ingredients for a tasty Chardonnay, and that's exactly what's in the glass. Nothing complex or in your face, just a great glass of Chardonnay at nothing short of a sensational price. Beautifully balanced citrus and peach notes with savoury grilled nuts and a lick of butter, framed with wonderful acidity and nuanced flinty characters. Wonderful!

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"The fruit for this wine was sourced from the iconic Keltern vineyard in the Bridge Pa triangle sub-region of Hawke's Bay. The fruit profile of this vineyard gives a blend of ripe stonefruit and zesty citrus characters as well as bright acidity and flinty complexity. Meticulous vineyard management is carried out in the pursuit of quality.

The individual vineyard parcels were harvested in good condition in early March and fermented in a mix of tank and seasoned French oak barriques (50%). A small portion was encouraged through malo-lactic fermentation to soften the wine and add richness and complexity. After fermentation the wines were left on their yeast lees with regular stirring until blending and bottling after 9 months of ageing.

This is a medium bodied and elegant Hawke's Bay Chardonnay. Its flavour profile is a mix of refreshing citrus and melon with underlying notes of fresh baking and grilled nuts. It is both complex and delicious."

88/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, September 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"The team at Indevin drew fruit from two highly regarded vineyards for this value-driven wine: Keltern and Two Terraces. Half was fermented in stainless steel and the other half in oak barrels. Some malolactic conversion was allowed to occur and the wine aged for 12 months on lees with regular stirring before bottling. Given the fruit sources and winemaking involved, it is a wonder that the wine is priced so affordably.

Mild, creamy chardonnay with seamless texture, balanced by a touch of complexity. The light-weight flavours of white peach and ripe citrus are accompanied by a hint of both French nougat and salinity, giving this easy-drinking appeal while avoiding the excesses of oak and butteriness. A forward-leaning wine with immediate accessibility, it’s crowd pleasing yet modern."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

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You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

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If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Esk Valley thrived under Sir George Fistonich's ownership of Glenvale Winery since 1986. It evolved from a port and sherry market to a producer of innovative, high-quality wines. Winemaker Gordon Russell pushed boundaries, introducing new grape varieties and styles in Hawkes Bay.

From historic cellars in northern Hawkes Bay to the new winery in Gimblett Gravels, Esk Valley creates top-notch wines. Using traditional methods like concrete fermenters for red grapes, they continue to build their reputation.

Gordon Russell, born in New Plymouth, developed a passion for fine wine during his travels in Europe. Returning to New Zealand in 1986, he became Esk Valley's winemaker in 1993 after working for Villa Maria and Esk Valley as an assistant winemaker.

Gordon aims to craft wines that express their vineyard origins. By focusing on vineyard care, he simplifies the winemaking process. Esk Valley strives for a natural style, utilising wild yeast and extended lees ageing.

Esk Valley sources grapes from Hawkes Bay and Marlborough. Hawkes Bay's warm climate and gravel soils are ideal for reds and fuller whites. Marlborough, known for its unique Sauvignon Blanc, produces vibrant wines. Esk Valley offers a range including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.