Details
- Type: White
- Country: New Zealand
- Region: Hawke's Bay
- Vintage: 2017
- Producer: Vidal
- Primary grape: Chardonnay
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 29098
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Awards:
- 2017, Commended Sommelier Wine Awards 2019
- 2018, Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
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Ethical
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Screwcap
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Sulphites
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Fish
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Expression
Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked whites
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Some semi-soft cheeses and smoked cheeses work. Production region matches work e.g. Burgundy and Epoisses
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Full-flavoured e.g. monkfish, tuna, turbot. Crab, lobster, paella, rich fish pie, salmon, smoked fish
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Bay leaf, capers, chives, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, saffron, sesame, tarragon, thyme, vanilla
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Roast, braised chicken, duck, ham, kidneys, pork, turkey
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Béarnaise, rich butteror cream-based sauces, black truffle, pancetta, pesto, porcini
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Spicy Asian dishes with fresh coconut
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Grilled peppers, onion tart, roasted root vegetables, light and creamy wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
Chardonnay
Shar-doe-nay
Chardonnay can produce quality wines in a wide range of climates, with a real varied style. In cool climates like Champagne or Chablis it produces a lean steely wine with pronounced acidity. In warmer climates it develops buttery, honey notes whereas hotter climates, it's richer in body with the flavour of tropical fruits.
Flavours:
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Butter
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Green Apple
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Minerals
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Pineapple
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Vanilla
Vidal’s vineyards provide most of the fruit for the Reserve Chardonnay and Gimblett Gravels Syrah. On the 800 hectare flood plain, the vines benefit from longer growing and ripening due to the soil’s ability to retain heat. Dedicated to environmentally friendly and sustainable winemaking, and a founding member of the Living Wine Group. Also a member of Sustainable Winegrowing (NZ) and is BioGro certified, meaning it's accredited to using organic principles.
The Country
New Zealand
Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.
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