Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2022

Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2022

• Region: Hawke's Bay
• Sub-Region: Tuki Tuki Valley / Terraces

Vineyard Only the finest parcels of Chardonnay from the Tuki Tuki Valley are selected for the Grand Reserve. These vineyards are characterized by their cool river influence and clay-over-limestone soils, providing a foundation for exceptional power and longevity.

Wine Benchmark New Zealand Chardonnay. Multi-layered and dense, featuring grilled peach, grapefruit, and sophisticated toasted nut aromatics. It is a full-bodied, structural masterpiece with a long, flinty finish and precise acidity.

Food Pairings

• Classic roast chicken with all the trimmings
• Pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée
• Creamy seafood chowder

Accolades (2022)

• 96/100 points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 95/100 points — Bob Campbell MW