COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Church Road Winery Ltd
REGION
Hawke's Bay
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Church Road McDonald Series Chardonnay 2022 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, produced by Church Road Winery Ltd. This wine is part of a series named to honor Tom McDonald, a significant figure in New Zealand's wine history. The series aims to embody his vision for wines with depth and complexity. The fruit is sourced from vineyards within Hawke's Bay, with specific vineyard sites like the Tuki Tuki river valley contributing to the character of Church Road's Chardonnay expressions. Church Road Winery itself boasts a long history, dating back to 1897, and has played a pivotal role in the development of the New Zealand wine industry.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Tom McDonald, the 'Father of Red Wine in New Zealand'.
Fact 02
Fruit often sourced from the Tuki Tuki river valley.
Fact 03
Wild fermentation in French oak barriques is a signature technique.
Fact 04
A portion of new oak is used for aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Church Road McDonald Series Chardonnay 2022 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. Viticultural practices often include hand-harvesting and whole-bunch pressing. The winemaking process involves wild fermentation in French oak barriques, with some instances of malolactic fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on full yeast lees in French oak barriques, with a portion of new oak used, for approximately 11 months. This approach aims to build complexity and texture into the final wine.
