2022 Villa Maria EarthGarden Organic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay

Brand	Villa Maria Estate
Region	Hawkes Bay
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2022
Country	New Zealand
Certified Organic
Organically Grown
Vegan
Vegetarian

Villa Maria remains the best across the wine spectrum quality producer in NZ… and this Earth Garden Chardonnay is total affirmation of that at its normal above $20 price. Not only is it laden with generosity and all the richer flavours and texture we love in good Chardonnay… it’s “ORGANIC”. Many years ago, organic wines were often less flavoursome… these days they are more likely to have excellent concentration and greater purity in the fruit, such is the advances in the practices happening in the vineyards. The Earth Garden vineyards are organically cultivated and alive with wildflowers growing amongst the vines. All helping to express the true terroir of the soil in the resulting wines, while creating cohabitation and harmony in the vineyard. 100% organic fruit with excellent purity, richness and concentration with traditional barrel fermentation in French oak, lees stirring and malolatic fermentation. It’s packed with all the flavours we seek in good Chardonnay these days.

Enticing mix of nectarine, peach, buttered toast, cashew nut and pastry aromas.

Gorgeously creamy entry into the mouth releasing tasty peach/nectarine fruits. Seductive hazel nut butter and cashew, with toast and fresh pastry complexities continually evolving throughout the palate. The strong finish culminates in a luscious subtle lemon-tinged edge threaded with seductive, toasty French oak. Enjoy with creamy pasta dishes, roast pork or poultry or just enjoy by itself now through 2025+.