Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2023
38.09 GBP
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Drink it now, or cellar for up to 5 years. No need to decant before serving. In 1985, the pioneering spirit brought founder David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd to Marlborough, where they produced an aromatic and bold Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay was one of Marlborough's top five wineries and quickly gained worldwide fame as a recognized producer of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc. Since then, the company has continued to expand with an excellent range of products. Most of the vineyards are planted with New Zealand's successful grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc. There are also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as some Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Cloudy Bay is named after Captain Thoas Cook, who sailed into the misty bay at the eastern end of the Wairau Valley on his voyage of discovery in 1770. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, sourced from four vineyards located in separate sub-regions, Brancott, Fairhall, Ben Morven and Central Wairau ValleyMix, on draining gravel and clay-based soils. After soft pressing, the grapes ferment in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for about 12 months, before being bottled. This Chardonnay is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections.The nose is immediately fresh and captivating, with notes of candied citrus, stone fruit, orchard flowers, and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, it is round, with sweet citrus and white peach flavors, wrapped in layers of custard. Perfect with seafood, shellfish and basically any kind of fish recipe.
EAN: 9418408050014
Shipping Costs: 2.32 GBP
Availability: in stock
Delivery Times: 3 working days
Condition: new
Drink it now, or cellar for up to 5 years. No need to decant before serving. In 1985, the pioneering spirit brought founder David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd to Marlborough, where they produced an aromatic and bold Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay was one of Marlborough's top five wineries and quickly gained worldwide fame as a recognized producer of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc. Since then, the company has continued to expand with an excellent range of products. Most of the vineyards are planted with New Zealand's successful grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc. There are also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as some Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Cloudy Bay is named after Captain Thoas Cook, who sailed into the misty bay at the eastern end of the Wairau Valley on his voyage of discovery in 1770. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, sourced from four vineyards located in separate sub-regions, Brancott, Fairhall, Ben Morven and Central Wairau ValleyMix, on draining gravel and clay-based soils. After soft pressing, the grapes ferment in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for about 12 months, before being bottled. This Chardonnay is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections.The nose is immediately fresh and captivating, with notes of candied citrus, stone fruit, orchard flowers, and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, it is round, with sweet citrus and white peach flavors, wrapped in layers of custard. Perfect with seafood, shellfish and basically any kind of fish recipe.
EAN: 9418408050014
Shipping Costs: 2.32 GBP
Availability: in stock
Delivery Times: 3 working days
Condition: new
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Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2023
113.94 GBP
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes in Argentina, the Catena winery has been producing some of the best wines in the world for four generations. The Chardonnay grapes for the White Bones come from the Adrianna vineyard, located at almost 5,000 feet above sea level. The name of the wine refers to the calcareous deposits and fossil animals found in the soil layers of the vineyard. The particular composition and conformation of the soil, the intensity of sunlight, the altitude, and the cool climate favor the production of grapes characterized by excellent minerality and good aromatic intensity. The White Bones is aged for 12-16 months in used French oak barrels. It is a very fine white wine, capable of aging and developing with extreme elegance. The nose shows great complexity, with citrus and herbaceous hints and a slight chalkiness. In the mouth, it is round and harmonious with a marked minerality that gives it character and complements the lightly toasted notes and the long herbaceous finish. Try it now with white meat, grilled fish, shellfish, and seafood, or let it rest in the cellar for at least a decade.
Warwick The White Lady Chardonnay 2023
28.07 GBP
Drink it now or cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant. Located in the Western Cape of South Africa, in the Stellenbosch wine region, the Warwick Estate has been owned by the Ratcliffe family since 1964 and released its first harvest in 1984. The estate, which today spans over 40 hectares of vineyards, and also purchases other grapes from the Uitkyk estate vineyard, is particularly famous for its rich and powerful reds, such as the Trilogy Red and the Blue Lady. The White Lady is a wine produced only with Chardonnay grapes from two sites located in the Helderberg, and one in the Simonsberg. The blend of grapes from the three sites guarantees the perfect balance between freshness, acidity, and structure. The harvest takes place separately per plot and at different stages of maturation. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine has a bright golden-yellow color. On the nose, it reveals a fresh and fruity aromatic profile with citrus notes and some well-integrated vanilla hints. On the palate, it is elegant, lively, fruity, and well-balanced. It has a good body. The finish is long and recalls notes of vanilla. It makes an excellent aperitif, but it is also the ideal wine for grilled fish.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2023
26.22 GBP
Enjoy it now, or hold for a few years. No need to decant before serving. Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson winery was the starting point for the Jackson Family Wines company, which has become hugely influential, both at home and abroad. Despite the enormous success, Kendall-Jackson winery has remained true to its roots. It is still led by “Winemaster” Randy Ullom and continues to produce the trademark Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, as pioneered by Jess Jackson in 1983. Vintner’s Reserve is still America’s best-selling Chardonnay, 30 years after its first appearance on the market. Nowadays it is a symbol of California as a whole, crafted with grapes sourced from choice vineyards all across the state. Exhibiting an open bouquet of yellow apple, tropical fruit and lemon zest with hints of butter and honey, this wine is the quintessential Californian Chardonnay. It has a creamy texture in the mouth, with a pleasant acidic bite. Each vineyard brings a different element to the blend. The Santa Barbara grapes impart notes of tropical fruit, while Monterey County provides a citrus backbone. Mendocino brings a hint of green apple skin, and Sonoma offers luscious pear. All sourced from cool, coastal vineyards, the combined fruits make for a real treat of a wine. Best served slightly below room temperature, accompanied by white meats or fish.
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2023
32.75 GBP
Cellar for up to 8 years. Serve chilled. The Jordan story began in 1982 when Ted and Sheelagh purchased the 164 hectare estate in Stellenbosch and began to replant the land with varieties which were best suited to the local terroir. In 1993 Ted and Sheelagh’s son, Gary, and his wife Kathy took over the running of the estate and set the winery on a path to producing world-class wines. Gary and Kathy focus their attention on the natural advantages of their vineyards which are blessed with a pleasant Mediterranean climate and need little intervention in the winery to produce outstanding wines. The hot summers are cooled by breezes and early morning mists coming from the nearby Atlantic and Indian Oceans which helps to preserve a balancing acidity in their wines. Made with grapes sourced from the couple’s top vineyard, the Chardonnay vines used for this wine face south and east which helps to moderate temperatures and create an delicate aromatic character in the grapes. The result is a vibrant and elegant Chardonnay which bursts with fresh lime and lemon zest along with gentle hints of vanilla from the barrel fermentation and 11 months of maturation on the lees. The first sip reveals a rich creamy texture and intense fresh tropical fruit flavours which linger long on the tongue.
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023
28.07 GBP
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Founded in 2016 in Chorey-les-Beaune, the Petit Roy winery is owned by Seiichi Saito, a Chinese winemaker who grew up in Japan. After years of experience working at various French estates and opening the La Lune restaurant in Beaune, he decided to start his own winery with just over two hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards. Production is limited, but Petit Roy wines have already achieved great success with the public and critics. The Chardonnay grapes come from vineyards cultivated using a biodynamic approach, fully respecting natural cycles and the terroir. Harvesting is done manually, and after fermentation, the finished wine rests in used barrels to reflect the varietal characteristics and ensure the production of expressive and balanced wines. In the glass, Petit-Roy Bourgogne Chardonnay reveals a bright, luminous color with golden hues and subtle greenish highlights. On the nose, it displays a fresh and fragrant character with aromas of white fruit and citrus, followed by floral notes on a mineral undertone. On the palate, it is savory and round, juicy and balanced, with a well-balanced acidity and a long, delicately savory finish. This white wine can age well for several years, but can already be enjoyed now with poultry and roasted fish.
Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay 2023
50.33 GBP
Drink it now or cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. Founded in the early 2000s by Joe Wagner, Belle Glos is a prestigious California winery that is now part of the Copper Cane Wines & Provisions group. The winery, named in honor of Joe's grandmother, focuses on single-vineyard wines and is particularly renowned for its exquisite Pinot Noirs. The Chardonnay grapes come from the Glasir Holt vineyard, located on the western edge of the appellation, a cool site originally intended for Pinot Noir, where Joe Wagner had the idea of planting Chardonnay to exploit the potential of the calcareous soil. After harvesting and a gentle whole-bunch pressing, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in a mix of cement and oak. The finished wine then ages for 12 months before bottling. In the glass, the wine reveals a golden yellow color and a delicate and elegant aromatic profile with notes of ripe pear, stone fruit, and melon, followed by hints of tropical flowers, lemon curd, and toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, it is rounded, full-bodied, and generous, lively and fresh, with a bright minerality. It displays all the richness and power of Chardonnay, perfectly balanced by a crisp acidity. It is excellent with mac & cheese, risotto with Taleggio cheese and pears, or creamy lemon chicken.
Boutinot Macon Villages Reserve Personnelle Chardonnay 2023 750ml White
23.11 GBP
Boutinot Macon Villages Reserve Personnelle Chardonnay The Mâcon-Villages Réserve Personnelle is a special blend of Chardonnay, sourced from three different vineyards. During vinification the must is cooled to ensure a slow fermentation in st ....
Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fevre Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023
22.06 GBP
Cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled. Nathalie and Gilles met when they were both studying enology in Dijon. Many years later they continue to make fantastic Chablis wines alongside their daughter Julie who also trained as an enologist. The whole Fevre family are passionate advocates both for Chablis and for the environment. They use sustainable methods wherever possible in their vineyards and vinify with small stainless steel tanks which allow them to vinify each individual plot separately. This classic white Bourgogne is a great introduction to the Fevre house style which typically shows off the character of both the Chardonnay grape and the terroir. Grapes are grown on rich clay soils on a specific 1.65 hectare plot of the Fevre family vineyards in the village of Fontenay-Près-Chablis. After careful handling the young wine is aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks. In the glass you’ll immediately notice the delicate aromatics of spring orchard blossom and toasted almonds followed by hints of green apple, zingy citrus, and fresh pair. On the palate there’s a refreshing acidity paired with a light body and smooth texture thanks to the lees ageing. The combination of freshness and aromatics makes it a great match for roast chicken, lobster dishes, or a rich seafood pasta.
Blank Canvas Reed Chardonnay 2023
37.65 GBP
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant. Founded in 2013 by married couple Sophie Parker-Thomas MW and winemaker Matt Thomson, Blank Canvas is a winery located in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand's South Island. The company partners with local producers in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay and Central Otago to produce a selection of single vineyard wines (including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah) that express the multitude of terroirs and microclimates of the various vineyards. The Chardonnay grapes come from the Reed vineyard, which has been planted since 2000 in the Marlborough wine region. This wine, considered one of the best New Zealand Chardonnays, shows great elegance and gastronomic versatility. The color is intense and the scents are captivating. On the nose, the flavor profile is powerful and reveals stone fruit and sweet citrus aromas with a delicate spiciness. Aging in oak barrels adds tertiary notes of spice and a smoky woody undertone. In the mouth, this Chardonnay is full, complex, round, and balanced. The flavor is a perfect combination of stone fruit, grapefruit, baked apple, and spice paired with French oak. The acidity is lively and the finish is long and pleasant. It goes beautifully with chicken and turkey meat dishes served with creamy sauces, or pasta carbonara.
Cline Chardonnay 2023
22.91 GBP
Cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled. This elegant cool climate California Chardonnay is made from estate fruit grown on four of Cline’s Sonoma Coast vineyards. Three of these vineyards are located in the Petaluma Gap, which funnels cool air from the Pacific Ocean through a gap in the Sonoma mountain range. This gives the region a very long growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and retaining plenty of freshness and aromatics. The fourth vineyard is located in Los Carneros close to San Pablo Bay which is renowned for its graceful Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. To maintain quality the grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in 40% barrels and 60% stainless steel fermenters which are kept at a low temperature. The young wine is then kept on the lees for 4 months followed by another 4 months in French oak barrels. Bursting with luscious mango, papaya, honeydew melon and ripe peaches, this is a bright, fruit-forward wine seasoned with hints of toasty oak and vanilla on the long finish. A great partner for vegetarian dishes, roasted chicken, leafy salads, or a generous platter of cheeses. The Cline family who make this exquisite Chardonnay are a truly pioneering family, having introduced a wide range of sustainable and natural solutions including a 2000-strong herd of sheep and goats who remove weeds from the vineyards. The 350-acre farm is a Certified Calfornia Sustainable Vineyard and Winery, and also has enough solar panels to power the whole winery.