Get to know: Hawksdrift, Chardonnay

Tasting Note

This lovely Chardonnay has big, inviting aormas of apricot, nectarine and citrus fruits entwined with rich nutty element. The palate has flavours of white peach melded with mineral notes, showing with good depth and intensity. Layers of citrus fruits and nuts unfold on the complex and satisfying finish.

Try this with a chicken salad with peach and macadamia nuts

Producer Info

Hawksdrift is a family owned vineyard, located in the Dillons Point region of Marlborough. Murray and Robyn Butt were among the first to pioneer growing grapes in this area. Before they took their first steps into viticulture, in 1998, they farmed the land conventionally, growing crops and raising livestock. The Dillons Point area is in the East of Marlborough, near the sea coast. It lies close to sea level and has deep, fertile soils. Shelter from the Wither Hills range, contributes to a long, hot ripening season, meaning, the fruit is left to ripen when other, cooler areas have shut down. This long hang time develops fully ripened summer flavours in the fruit. The wines are all hand crafted and fermented and aged in old French Oak barrels.