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Mahi Chardonnay
Mahi Chardonnay

Mahi Chardonnay

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Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay (750ml) is a spectacular, critically acclaimed masterpiece that beautifully showcases the pure elegance of low-intervention winemaking. Crafted by renowned winemaker Brian Bicknell, the name Mahi means "our work" or "craft" in Māori, reflecting the absolute hands-on dedication of this premium boutique winery. Sourced from three exceptional, low-yielding vineyards across the Wairau and southern valleys of Marlborough, this elegant wine trades heavy oak dominance for laser-focused tension, magnificent textural weight, and an evocative, stony complexity.
Artisanal Craftsmanship & Natural Texture
The foundation of Mahi's house style lies in safeguarding the authentic expression of individual vineyard sites. The handpicked grapes are whole-bunch pressed directly into French oak barriques and puncheons without any clarifying agents, initiating a 100% natural, spontaneous wild fermentation using indigenous yeasts. The wine is left to mature on its full yeast lees for 11 months without racking or stirring, allowing the wine to naturally develop a beautiful, creamy mid-palate structure and a sophisticated savory depth.
Tasting Notes
  • Aroma: Taut, elegant, and highly sophisticated. The nose opens with an attractive bouquet of white peach, ripe nectarine, and lemon oil, layered over fine savory complex notes of roasted cashew, warm brioche, and a delicate touch of gun-flint reduction.
  • Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied, precise, and beautifully textured. The palate treats the mouth to a concentrated, silky core of stone fruit and citrus zest, seamlessly integrated with a gentle, smoky French oak spice.
  • Finish: Long, linear, and remarkably precise. It flows into a clean, dry finish driven by a persistent line of natural fruit acidity and a lingering thread of chalky, flinty minerality.
Product Specifications
  • Origin: Wairau & Southern Valleys, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Winery: Mahi Wines
  • Winemaker: Brian Bicknell
  • Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Style: Structured, complex, dry, and mineral-driven cool-climate white wine
  • Winemaking: 100% Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, wild-yeast barrel fermented, and aged 11 months on full yeast lees without racking or stirring.
Perfect Food Pairings
The incredible balance between its savory yeast texture and linear acid spine ensures this premium Chardonnay performs beautifully in gastronomic settings. Serve it slightly cellar-chilled alongside:
  • Pan-seared scallops or grilled white fish served with a lemon-caper butter sauce
  • Classic Sunday night roast chicken basted in garlic and herb butter
  • Creamy wild mushroom risotto finished with aged parmesan and truffle oil
  • Premium grazing boards featuring double-cream brie, roasted almonds, and crackers
  • Shop Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 750ml. A premium, wild-fermented white wine featuring a complex palate of white peach, roasted cashew, and flinty minerality.
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