Chardonnay
Villa Maria Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonny 750ml
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$48.99
Tasting Notes
Villa Maria Reserve Hawke's Bay Chardonnay opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe white peach, toasted hazelnut, and a whisper of vanilla cream, underpinned by subtle struck-flint minerality. On the palate, this wine is beautifully structured — generous and textured, with flavours of nectarine, grilled pineapple, and lemon curd layered over a backbone of well-integrated French oak. Careful barrel fermentation and lees contact lend a silky, creamy mid-palate weight that is balanced by bright natural acidity, keeping the wine fresh and focused. The finish is long, clean, and satisfying, with lingering notes of toasted almond and citrus zest that speak clearly to the warm, sun-drenched Hawke's Bay terroir.
Full Bodydry10–13°C
eleganttexturedstructuredcreamyvibrantcomplex
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Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavor Profile
Primary
White peachNectarineGrilled pineappleLemon curdMeyer lemon
Secondary
Toasted hazelnutVanilla creamFrench oak spiceStruck-flint minerality
Finish
Long and elegant, with lingering toasted almond and citrus zest that fades gracefully with a refreshing mineral lift.
Food Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops with brown butter and capersRoast chicken with tarragon cream sauceGrilled lobster tail with lemon herb butterMushroom and gruyère risottoSmoked salmon blinis with crème fraîcheSoft-ripened brie with honeycomb and toasted walnuts