2024 Hidden Label Wairau Chardonnay

Brand	Hidden Label
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.5%
Vintage	2024
Country	New Zealand
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Vegetarian

Staggering Hidden Label CLEARANCE from this 44-year-old Marlborough winery. This 2024 Export Label Chardonnay is elegant yet powerful, with concentrated fruit and stylish oak. Perfect for drinking over the next 12 months but will cellar beautifully too. From three sites deep in the centre of the Wairau Valley, the grapes were handpicked, before barrel fermentation and ageing in 500L French Oak puncheons for 10 months. It is offered via our “Hidden Label” program to protect this great Marlborough winery from the negative brand impact arising out of deep cut discounting, even in poor economic times. We’ve been protecting many of NZ’s elite brands since 2007 via our legendary Hidden Label program. You know the drill… buy on trust, when this stunning Chardonnay arrives at your door check the back label. You won’t be able to wipe the smile from your face when you see it and try it.

Beautifully generous and engaging aromas of ripe nectarine, pink grapefruit and lemon zest, with notes of toasted brioche and hazelnut.

The palate is generous with stonefruit and citrus, leading to delicious biscuity & brioche lees characters, before finishing with a seductive hint of butterscotch. A creamy texture and clean line of acidity ensure a long, elegant finish. Superb Chardonnay with layers of complexity that will convert even the staunchest ABC proponents! You could put it in your cellar for 4-8 years and reap the rewards… you could also enjoy it now with creamy pasta, pork, seafood and poultry dishes. The recommended serving temperature is 10-13 degrees.