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CHARDONNAY Chardonnay
is a very versatile varietal. The grape can produce remarkably different
wines depending on the terroir of the vineyard, the viticultural
practices, and the style of the winemaker. Chardonnay is the most widely
planted varietal in New Zealand.New Zealand’s Chardonnays reflect a wide range of styles. Some are fresh, fruit-forward wines with very little oak. Others are complex wines made with malolactic fermentation or aging in oak barrels or on the lees. Regardless of style differences, New Zealand’s relatively cool climate tends to produce Chardonnays that are intense, crisp, and full-bodied. In the cooler growing regions, fruit flavors typically range from pears or apples to lemons. Chardonnays from warmer regions may reflect ripe peaches or apricots. Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and Marlborough each account for about 30% of New Zealand’s Chardonnay. |
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