Easthope 'Home Block' Chardonnay 2024

Easthope 'Home Block' Chardonnay 2024

• Region: Hawke's Bay
• Sub-Region: Mangatahi Terraces

Vineyard Sourced from the Easthope family’s home vineyard on the elevated river terraces of Mangatahi. This cooler inland site features ancient greywacke river stones, providing a unique environment for the fruit to develop intense flavor and structural acidity.

Wine Highly artisanal, hand-crafted wine that emphasizes texture and site expression. It displays a sophisticated mix of white peach, grapefruit, and raw almond, with a fine mineral tension and a long, savory finish resulting from wild fermentation.

Food Pairings

• Seared trout with a brown butter and hazelnut sauce
• Lemon-roasted free-range chicken
• Grilled asparagus with shaved parmesan

Accolades (2024)

• 96/100 points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 95/100 points — Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews