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750ml
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$49.94
6 bottles:
$48.94
Displaying a brilliant straw and lime-tinted hue in the glass, the nose offers a fragrant and complex medley of ripe...
750ml
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$9.99
The hint of toasty character, alongside the bright apple character, might make you think that this bright and...
1.5Ltr
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$9.99
This [yellow tail] Chardonnay is everything a great wine should be – vibrant, flavorsome, fresh and easy to drink....
750ml
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$13.09
12 bottles:
$9.51
This [yellow tail] Chardonnay is everything a great wine should be – vibrant, flavorsome, fresh and easy to drink....
1.5Ltr
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$24.28
$25.56
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$15.00
An all-time popular varietal, [yellow tail] Pure Bright Chardonnay has a creamy finish while being silky smooth and...
750ml
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$12.44
$13.09
12 bottles:
$9.51
An all-time popular varietal, [yellow tail] Pure Bright Chardonnay has a creamy finish while being silky smooth and...
1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$24.28
$25.56
6 bottles:
$15.00
This [yellow tail] Super Crisp Chardonnay is everything a great wine should be - vibrant, crisp and easy to drink....
750ml
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$12.44
$13.09
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$9.51
This [yellow tail] Super Crisp Chardonnay is everything a great wine should be - vibrant, crisp and easy to drink....
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By Farr Chardonnay 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$89.94
The trademark characteristics of the wine produced on our site are understated power and length with a mineral...
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Cullen Wines Chardonnay Kevin John 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$151.83
Colour: Brilliant straw with strong green tinges.
Bouquet: Lemon and sea spray mist, lime flowers and kaffir lime,...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2013
750ml - Case of 12
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$72.84
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2014
750ml - Case of 12
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$65.41
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$61.50
Deep and rich candied-citrus nose with hints of hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Serious richness and concentration, yet so...
Chardonnay Australia Haiti New Zealand
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.