Oraterra Chardonnay 2024

Oraterra Chardonnay 2024

• Region: Wairarapa
• Sub-Region: Martinborough

Vineyard Sourced from an organic vineyard of 38-year-old vines in the heart of Martinborough. The 2024 season featured a warm, dry summer and autumn with cool nights, allowing the fruit to develop intense aromatics and concentration without the need for irrigation.

Wine A beautifully composed and silky Chardonnay that prioritizes fruit purity over winemaking technique. It features generous flavors of peach, yellow apple, and kumquat, balanced by a fine line of acidity. The wine was aged for 18 months on lees in 1000-litre French oak foudres, resulting in a plush yet restrained palate with subtle flint and chalky minerality.

Food Pairings

• Pan-seared scallops with a cauliflower purée
• Grilled snapper with lemon and capers
• Roast chicken with a citrus herb butter

Accolades (2024)

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