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Tohu Matangi Single Vineyard Chardonnay
Tohu Matangi Single Vineyard Chardonnay

Tohu Matangi Single Vineyard Chardonnay

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Tohu 'Matangi' Single Vineyard Chardonnay (750ml) is a boutique masterpiece that represents the very pinnacle of premium, site-specific New Zealand winemaking. Crafted by the world’s first Māori-owned winery, the prestigious Single Vineyard Collection celebrates He Whenua—the deep connection and power of place. Named Matangi (pronounced mar-tar-ngee) to pay homage to the wind, this wine embodies the calm strength required to work alongside the elements. Sourced from remote, high-altitude terraces, this small-production drop delivers an impeccably complex, finely balanced, and mineral-driven profile that captures the cool-climate elegance of its unique home.
Wind-Swept Terroir & Artised Craftsmanship
The fruit is grown exclusively at the Whenua Awa Vineyard, situated on isolated, windswept terraces in Marlborough's rugged Upper Awatere Valley. This cool, dry, and highly alpine microclimate forces a long, slow ripening period that naturally locks in highly concentrated varietal flavours. Chief Winemaker Bruce Taylor handles the fruit in small parcels, employing spontaneous wild fermentation and extended maturation on fine yeast lees. This careful, low-intervention approach shapes a Chardonnay of magnificent physical texture and quietly powerful refinement, without letting wood dominance overshadow the pure fruit.
Tasting Notes
  • Aroma: Complex, reserved, and highly sophisticated. The nose opens with an inviting blend of ripe white peach, pink grapefruit, and crisp summer fruits, beautifully layered over a gentle backdrop of soft smoky oak and a refined hint of struck-match reduction.
  • Palate: Textured, generous, and lively. It treats the mouth to an energetic fusion of fresh citrus, juicy melon, and mango, seamlessly woven into savoury undertones of toasted hazelnut and crushed pebble.
  • Finish: Long, seamless, and remarkably precise. It tapers off into an elegant, dry finish driven by a vivid line of chalky, flinty minerality and a mouthwatering zippy acidity.
Product Specifications
  • Origin: Upper Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Winery: Tohu Wines (Sourced from the estate Whenua Awa Vineyard)
  • Chief Winemaker: Bruce Taylor
  • Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Style: Complex, dry, elegant, and mineral-driven cool-climate white wine
  • Winemaking: Hand-crafted in small parcels, wild-yeast fermented, and aged with extended maturation on fine yeast lees.
  • Dietary Attributes: Vegan-friendly
  • Accolades: Celebrated as a true icon, previously crowned Cuisine Magazine's No. 1 Chardonnay with a perfect 5-star rating, alongside an impressive 94 Points at the International Wine Challenge.
Perfect Food Pairings
The beautiful tension between its creamy yeast complexity and driving chalky acidity makes this premium Chardonnay an exceptional partner for high-end dining. Serve it slightly cellar-chilled alongside:
  • Pan-seared scallops or grilled white fish served with a lemon-caper butter sauce
  • Succulent roast chicken basted in garlic, sage, and hazelnut butter
  • Creamy seafood chowders, garlic prawn fettuccine, or rich crab cakes
  • Creamy wild mushroom risotto finished with aged parmesan and truffle oil
  • Shop Tohu Matangi Single Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml. An award-winning, wild-fermented Upper Awatere white wine with rich peach, citrus, and flinty mineral notes.
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