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Wairau River Chardonnay
Wairau River Chardonnay

Wairau River Chardonnay

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Wairau River Marlborough Chardonnay (750ml) is a beautiful, classic expression of family-owned viticulture from the heart of the sun-drenched Wairau Valley. Established in 1978 by Phil and Chris Rose, Wairau River stands as a true pioneer of the region's wine industry. This signature Chardonnay is crafted to be highly elegant and approachable, moving away from heavy oak dominance to focus on brilliant fruit purity, elegance, and soft texture. It delivers a fresh, bright, and finely balanced profile that serves as an exceptional benchmark for premium, everyday Marlborough white wine.
Balanced Marlborough Vitality
The fruit is grown on select riverbed vineyards, where silt and stones capture the daytime heat while cool evening breezes preserve the grape's natural vitality. In the cellar, a portion of the juice undergoes a cooler fermentation in stainless steel to lock in the pure stone fruit notes, while the remaining parcel is matured on fine yeast lees in seasoned French oak barrels. This careful, split approach builds a lovely, rounded mid-palate texture and subtle complexity without letting the oak overpower the lively fruit spine.
Tasting Notes
  • Aroma: Highly attractive and expressive. The nose opens with a fragrant bouquet of fresh yellow nectarine, white peach, and bright citrus blossom, gently complemented by notes of toasted almonds and sweet vanilla spice.
  • Palate: Medium-bodied, smooth, and wonderfully juicy. It treats the mouth to a vibrant core of ripe orchard fruits, grapefruit zest, and peach cream, layered seamlessly over a supple, finely textured mouthfeel.
  • Finish: Crisp, dry, and exceptionally clean. It tapers off into a persistent finish driven by a precise line of refreshing fruit acidity and a lingering, delicate touch of savoury oak warmth.
Product Specifications
  • Origin: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Winery: Wairau River Wines
  • Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Style: Crisp, elegant, and fruit-forward dry 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 brilliant balance of fresh acidity and supple texture, this versatile Marlborough classic is a phenomenal match for food. Serve it slightly chilled alongside:
  • Local seafood, particularly pan-seared snapper, green-lipped mussels, or garlic butter prawns
  • Classic Sunday night roast chicken basted in sage and lemon butter
  • Creamy pasta dishes, chicken fettuccine carbonara, or wild mushroom risotto
  • Easy-going summer grazing boards featuring soft brie, fresh fruits, and crackers
  • Shop Wairau River Marlborough Chardonnay 750ml. An elegant, fresh white wine featuring a vibrant palate of white peach, citrus blossom, and subtle almond oak.
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