2021 Leveret Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay

Brand	Wine Portfolio
Region	Hawkes Bay
Varietal	Chardonnay
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.0%
Vintage	2021
Country	New Zealand

The estate’s name, Leveret, meaning “young hare”, symbolises vitality, agility, and a connection to the land. Leveret has established a reputation for wines that combine modern winemaking precision with respect for terroir. For this Chardonnay, grapes are sourced from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s warmest major wine region, where a combination of free-draining soils, maritime influence, and long growing seasons produces Chardonnay with both richness and tension. Meticulous handpicking, gentle pressing, and maturation in fine-grained oak barrels for 12 months yield a wine of layered complexity and opulence.

A complex bouquet of ripe nectarine and lemon curd, underpinned by toasted hazelnut, vanilla bean, and a subtle flinty edge.

Opulent yet well balanced, the palate unfolds with layers of golden peach, grilled pineapple, and citrus zest, supported by fine oak spice and creamy lees texture. Lingering notes of butterscotch and toasted almonds combine with a thread of bright acidity to provide drive and power. Enjoy now through to 2027, with seafood, poultry dishes, salads and soft cheeses.