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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Chardonnay
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Chardonnay

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Chardonnay

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke's Bay Chardonnay (750ml) is a multi-award-winning, beautifully balanced New Zealand white wine that consistently sets the standard for premium, everyday luxury. Crafted by the iconic and globally respected estate, the Cellar Selection series focuses on delivering enhanced complexity and a more elevated, food-friendly style than their entry-level labels. Sourced from exceptional vineyards across the sun-drenched Hawke's Bay region, this elegant drop serves up a gorgeously smooth, plush, and satisfying profile where rich barrel-fermented textures marry seamlessly with vibrant fruit vitality.
Meticulous Barrel Fermentation & Creamy Texture
The fruit for this expressive Chardonnay is harvested at optimal maturity to lock in rich, concentrated varietal flavors. In the cellar, the winemakers employ traditional techniques to naturally build structural weight and mouth-coating complexity. The juice undergoes fermentation in a mix of stainless steel tanks and premium French oak barrels, followed by extensive maturation on fine yeast lees (sur lie) with regular stirring. This meticulous process introduces a decadent, subtle creaminess and warm spice undertones, while the region's naturally crisp climate ensures the wine retains a lovely line of fine acidity to keep the palate feeling beautifully uplifted.
Tasting Notes
  • Aroma: Highly expressive, warm, and inviting. The nose opens with an appealing, complex bouquet of ripe yellow peach, white nectarine, and sweet grapefruit zest, layered beautifully over savory notes of toasted hazelnuts, vanilla bean, and a hint of warm brioche.
  • Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied, fleshy, and incredibly smooth. The palate treats the mouth to a succulent core of stone fruit and lemon curd, seamlessly integrated with a gentle, smoky oak warmth and a plush mid-palate structure.
  • Finish: Long, balanced, and remarkably clean. It concludes with a satisfying trail of sweet vanillin oak, baking spices, and a refreshing line of crisp fruit acidity that cuts beautifully through the rich weight.
Product Specifications
  • Origin: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
  • Winery: Villa Maria Estate
  • Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Style: Smooth, rich, creamy, and elegantly structured barrel-fermented white wine
  • Winemaking: Parcel selection with partial barrel fermentation and extended maturation on fine yeast lees
  • Sustainability: 100% Certified Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Perfect Food Pairings
Thanks to its gorgeous balance of concentrated fruit, creamy texture, and refreshing acidity, this versatile classic is a brilliant match for food. Serve it slightly chilled alongside:
  • Classic Sunday night roast chicken slathered with herb-infused butter and crispy potatoes
  • Rich, comforting white-sauce pasta dishes like chicken carbonara or seafood chowder
  • Local New Zealand seafood, including pan-seared snapper fillets or garlic butter prawns
  • Earthy wild mushroom risotto or premium grazing boards featuring soft double-cream brie and roasted cashews
  • Shop Villa Maria Cellar Selection Chardonnay 750ml. An elegant Hawke's Bay white wine featuring a creamy, barrel-fermented palate of peach, citrus & hazelnut.
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