2023 Clearview Estate Beachhead Chardonnay

Brand	Clearwater Estate
Region	Hawkes Bay
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.0%
Vintage	2023
Country	New Zealand

Clearview continually produce some of Hawke’s Bay’s and New Zealand’s BEST Chardonnay from their coastal Te Awanga vineyard. The vineyard enjoys daytime temperatures similar to the Gimblett Gravels… but here’s the catch! Te Awanga’s coastal nighttime breezes provide cooling temperatures that lock in flavour and give the grapes higher natural acidity… giving winemaker Matt Kirby greater latitude with malolactic fermentation. Beachhead is always more forward and generous in style… it’s crafted to be approachable from the get-go but comes with superb structure, power and a genuine ability to develop nicely over 3-5 years if you wish to. If you have never been to Clearview winery… the food, wines and ‘mine host’ hospitality of founder/owner Tim Turvey are legendary.

Ripe peach, cashew, lightly buttered toast, sea salt and oyster shell notes with a dash of baking spice and vanilla oak.

Abundant peach, nectarine and nashi pear flavours are threaded by a lovely minerality. Subtle salted black liquorice, oyster shell and preserved complexities add charm and pervade the delicious finish. Excellent persistence throughout the creamy palate, buoyed by a lingering, saline freshness. Superb balance and harmony of fruit and oak. A wonderful drinking Chardonnay now through 2027… 2028. Serve with fresh seafood or white meats. The recommended serving temperature is 10-12 degrees.