Grown on URLAR's Cottier vineyard, where alluvial river terrace gravels sit over clay loam subsoils, this Chardonnay is hand-harvested and gently pressed before fermenting in French oak, with a natural process adding richness and depth.

Aroma

Saline lift and river-stone minerality lead, layered with fresh citrus peel and white grapefruit, with subtle brioche and almond biscotti hinting at complexity to come.

Tastes

Precise and bright, driven by lively acidity and a refreshing pithy citrus edge, with a savoury, creamy finish. Drink it now through 2030, and pair with pan-seared fish, roast chicken, or a rich seafood dish shared with family.

Accolades

• The New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze

• The New Zealand International Wine Show 2024 - Bronze

• National Wine Awards of Aotearoa 2024 - Silver

• Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 94/100

• Cameron Douglas, The Shout - 94 points