Whitehaven
"Greg" Wairau Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 750ml

This wine is dedicated to the memory of our founder Greg White (1952 - 2007), epitomising regional and varietal expression.  This is the inaugural release of the "Greg" Single Vineyard Chardonnay, released to celebrate Whitehaven's 30th year.  Only 120 cases produced.  With hand-picked fruit sourced from Balvonie Vineyard in Rapaura, this wine is rich, dry and elegant, with lovely impact and texture.  Fleshy ripe stone fruit, layers of toasty hazelnuts, creamy yeast lees and smoky, flint-like elements.  16 months in French oak puncheons (40% new).

Cellaring: We recommend drinking our 2023 Chardonnay in the first 4-6 years after the vintage, but the wine has the structure and closure to allow continued development with careful cellaring.

Food Match: Our Chardonnay is a food-friendly wine. A perfect match for Mediterranean food, pork, chicken, and creamy mushroom pasta.