Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay

Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay delivers a medium to full-bodied profile with ripe peach and apricot on the palate, complemented by hints of butter and subtle grilled oak. The nose reveals acacia flowers, citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon, and a pleasant herbal character. The wine has an angular structure with creamy texture balanced by crisp acidity and a warming, persistent finish.

Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay is produced in New Zealand's renowned Hawke's Bay region. The wine is sourced from select vineyard sites including northern Bay View vineyards that contribute tropical fruit flavours, and sites on the terraces above the Tutaekuri River at Puketapu. This diverse sourcing across Hawke's Bay creates complexity and balance in the finished wine.

Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, creamy pasta, and roasted chicken. The wine's medium body and balanced acidity make it particularly well-suited to salt-baked vegetables with whipped goat's cheese and pumpkin seed pesto. Its buttery oak notes complement rich, creamy sauces while the crisp acidity cuts through fatty fish like salmon or grilled prawns.

This Hawke's Bay Chardonnay complements dishes with creamy or buttery preparations particularly well. Consider pairing it with lobster thermidor, chicken in cream sauce, or mushroom risotto. The wine's stone fruit character and oak influence also work excellently with grilled fish, scallops, or pork tenderloin with apple compote.

Serve Esk Valley Estate Chardonnay lightly chilled at 10-12u00b0C to allow the aromas and flavours to express themselves fully. Use a generous white wine glass to give the wine room to breathe and develop. If the wine has been stored in a standard refrigerator, remove it 15-20 minutes before serving to reach the ideal temperature.