Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the world's most-enjoyed wines. You are in for a treat: some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays are waiting for you.
The classic New Zealand Chardonnay wines are mouth-filling, balanced, fruit-driven, with concentrated, pure fruit aromas. A crisp acidity balance the flavours, which are often perfectly rounded with oak.
Enjoy.
Brightwater Gravels Chardonnay 2022
19,30 CHF - 20,30 CHF*
27,07 CHF pro Liter
An easy-drinking Chardonnay from sunny Nelson. Think of delicious nougat, peach and spice.
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20,80 CHF - 21,80 CHF*
29,07 CHF pro Liter
Made from 25 old vines in Nelson. Lovely aromas of hazelnut, peach, butter toast and ripe citrus fruits mingle with a balancing acidity and the minerality of the Wainea Plains.
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Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020
23,50 CHF -15% RRP 27,80 CHF *
31,33 CHF pro Liter
This wine is a complex, textural wine that exhibits the slight creaminess on the mid-palate that is the key characteristic of Chardonnay. The structure still retains acidity giving length and freshness.
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Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022
24,00 CHF - 25,00 CHF*
33,34 CHF pro Liter
You’ll experience a rich and full-flavoured wine that offers a perfect balance of concentrated, ripe fruit and toasty French oak, offset by a refreshing thread of fresh, citrus acidity.
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Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022
27,80 CHF*
37,07 CHF pro Liter
By New Zealand's "King of Chardonnay". Cheeky and fun, all curves and lusciousness. Made in a large oak barrel. The Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022 presents itself with rich aromas and a full body.
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32,00 CHF -9% RRP 35,00 CHF *
42,67 CHF pro Liter
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Paritua Willow Chardonnay 2022
32,00 CHF -9% RRP 35,00 CHF *
42,67 CHF pro Liter
Classic Hawke's Bay Chardonnay grown on Paritua's estate vines. Produced only in outstanding vintages. Selected as one of 12 exceptional wines to represent the pinnacle of the 2022 vintage, embodying the distinctive characteristics that define Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.
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Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2022
34,80 CHF - 36,80 CHF*
49,06 CHF pro Liter
Heartwood is a traditional Hawkes Bay masterpiece. Barrel fermented in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak, it bursts with flavours of stone fruit and vanilla bean - a true delight for the Chardonnay lover. The 2018 vintage was among the "Top 100 Wine Discoveries" by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
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Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay 2022
37,60 CHF - 38,60 CHF*
51,47 CHF pro Liter
We have not given up and can now finally offer you an Ata Rangi Chardonnay. This family-run winery in the heart of Martinborough Terrace has been producing award-winning wines for over 40 years.
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About New Zealand Chardonnay
Chardonnay strongly reflects the unique terroir of New Zealand and shows diversity across the winegrowing regions.
The versatility of this grape makes it a perfect canvas for viticulturists and winemakers to craft masterpieces.
A wide-range of Chardonnay styles are produced in New Zealand, from fruit-driven and unoaked, to luscious examples with complexity, elegance, and a touch of oak.
During the 1990s, plantings of this internationally fashionable variety exceeded those of every other grape, today top quality Chardonnay can be found in every region. Chardonnay now accounts for 6% of the wine production and 2% of the exported wines.
Marlborough (1.086ha) and Hawke's Bay (1,084ha), the two biggest winegrowing regions in New Zealand, have by far the most plantings in the country. They are followed by Gisborne (620ha), Nelson (111ha), North Canterbury (90ha), Auckland (81ha), Central Otago (68ha), Wairarapa (54ha).
Typical regional Chardonnay styles in New Zealand
Chardonnay vines are planted throughout New Zealand. As the winegrowing regions spreading over a long distance with different soil types and climates, the Chardonnay styles can vary significantly.
In warmer regions, the Chardonnays are typically full-medium bodied, round, with rich flavours.
In cooler regions, the wines are typically medium-light bodied, with greater acidity and minerality and fresh, citrus and savoury flavours.