56 of the finest 2021 vintage Chardonnay wines from Hawkes Bay were submitted for tasting and selection into the 2023 challenge
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Let’s celebrate World Chardonnay Day 2023
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After tasting dozens of Chardonnays from Hawke's Bay's 2020 vintage, I then had the challenging task of selecting just 12 that hit the spot for value, taste, and winemaker's skill….
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Here is my selection for Decanter’s Expert Choice.
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Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard suffered damage in a rain storm.
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I was so excited by the 2019s after tasting them with Michael, Paul and Marijana in 2020 I knew these wines would sell out fast, the quality was outstanding. And they did. The 2020s I thought will be just as good, but I did not really know how good until I tasted through the lineup at Kumeu River HQ on July 31st, 2021.
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I was honoured to attend a Villa Maria hosted tasting of fine Chardonnay from around the world.
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Video interview with Winemaker Tony Bish and Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas chatting about Tony's journey into wine, what led him to Hawke's Bay and the varying styles of Chardonnay he produces.
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