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Iris Chardonnay 2024 750ml
The 2024 Hawke's Bay vintage was characterized by a cooler, wetter flowering period which reduced yields, but a warm, dry, and low-humidity summer followed, leading to a high-quality harvest with "beautiful intensity and ripeness". The season was less challenging than the previous year and allowed for unhurried picking.
A mix of hand pick & whole bunch pressed, with a portion of machine harvested fruit pressed to tank for settling.
A blend of tank and barrel fermented fruit using selective yeasts. A small portion was pressed straight to barrel on high solids and wild fermented with indigenous yeast in 24% new French oak. Lees stirred for several months to aid in palate weight and the development of a little complexity.
92 Points James Suckling: A well-rounded, creamy and balanced chardonnay showing apples, sweet spices and a touch of cedar on the nose. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Vivid center palate with volume and drive. Flavorful finish with excellent length. Sustainable. Drink or hold. - Oct 2025
Delicate layers of white peach, nectarine and lemon curd are complemented by a touch of roasted hazelnut from careful oak integration. This Chardonnay is medium weight, driven by the pure, luscious fruit synonymous with great Hawke’s Bay vintages. A creamy, almost silky mouthfeel comes from the influence of lees contact while oak is present yet restrained, supporting the wine’s structure. Bright and chalky with a long focused finish and balanced acidity.
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Tasting Notes
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Region
Hawke's Bay |
Bottle Closure Type
Screw Cap |
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Vintage
2024 |
ABV%
13.50 |
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