Citrus
Stone fruit
Oak

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Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chard 2021

Name: Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chard 2021
SKU: 122816
Price: 19.99 NZD
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Wine · New Zealand · 13%

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What it tastes like

Stonefruit · citrus · creamy finish

Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2021 is a premium Hawke's Bay Chardonnay crafted from carefully selected vineyard sites that combine coastal influence with exceptional fruit intensity. It opens with inviting aromas of citrus, stone fruit, subtle minerality, and toasted oak, creating a complex and elegant bouquet. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, it delivers layers of peach, nectarine, and lemon curd flavours, supported by bright acidity and a refined, chalky texture. The finish is long, smooth, and beautifully balanced, showcasing both richness and freshness. Its sophisticated style makes it ideal for special occasions and fine dining. Best served chilled, it pairs beautifully with seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and soft cheeses.

Citrus
Stone fruit
Oak

Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Te Awanga Quarter Acre Chard 2021

Chardonnay is the grape that Te Awanga, the cool coastal corner of Hawke's Bay, is known for, and the Quarter Acre Chardonnay is where Te Awanga Estate puts its attention on it. The Quarter Acre wines are made from small vineyards around the region, and the Chardonnay is built for texture as much as fruit.

Earlier vintages show the house method. The fruit is hand picked and whole bunch pressed, and the juice goes straight to French oak barriques, with only around 30 per cent of them new. Fermentation is wild, there is a long spell on lees, and most of the malolactic fermentation happens naturally. A slightly reductive, matchstick edge has added flinty complexity to the wine in some years.

The 2021 opens with citrus, stone fruit, a little mineral note and toasted oak. On the palate it is rich and full bodied, with peach, nectarine and lemon curd, bright acidity and a chalky texture that runs into a long, balanced finish.

It has the weight for roast chicken with a creamy sauce, pan fried scallops or crab, and it will also stand up to a wedge of aged Gruyere.