Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2021

The winery writes "Classically Hawkes Bay in style, this Chardonnay reveals a fragrant nose of fresh citrus and ripe stone fruit, with complexing cashew characters from subtle French oak. A silken textured mouthfeel unfolds with layers of fruit, delicate oak spice and subtle mealy flavours topped with wonderful acidity."

Sam Kim writes "Gorgeously fruited and immediately appealing with golden peach, fig, vanillin oak and brioche characters, it's succulent and supple in the mouth displaying excellent weight and persistency. Beautifully rounded and creamy with a lengthy flavoursome finish."

Cameron Douglas MS writes "Vibrant and varietal, toasty and fruity, authentic and real - a bouquet of toasted peaches and fresh grapefruit, brazil nut and butter, apple and pear. On the palate - dry, satin textured, nutty, fruity and ready. Flavours mirror the bouquet with a medium+ weighted mouthfeel, balanced, plenty of texture and freshness, a Chardonnay for sipping while you prepare dinner and a long weekend ahead."