Villa Maria Private Bin Chardonnay 2023 x 12

Winemakers Comment
 This wine is fruit-driven in style, exhibiting ripe peach with underlying citrus 
blossom and fig characters. On the palate, these flavours are enhanced 
by a creamy texture and a delicate suggestion of oak. A medium bodied 
Chardonnay that is styled for enjoyment upon release with or without food.
 Serving Suggestion
 Enjoy with seafood, chicken caesar salad or an antipasto platter.
 Season & Viticulture
 The 2023 season was warm with frequent late summer rain presenting a few 
challenges. Meticulous vineyard management was crucial to retain healthy 
vines and develop desired flavours in the fruit. Harvested throughout Hawkes 
Bay and Gisborne regions where the maritime climate is perfect for slowly 
ripening Chardonnay, promoting flavour, intensity and freshness.
 Winemaking
 Chardonnay fruit was gently pressed and juice fermented with light solids 
in stainless steel tanks. Maturation on yeast lees in the presence of subtle 
oak along with partial malolactic has created a mouth filling wine with gentle 
texture and body.
 Technical details
 VARIETIES: Chardonnay
 ALCOHOL: 13.0%
 TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.15g/l
 PH: 3.4
 RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.3g/