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Iris Chardonnay 2024

Sale price$29.99

Our 2024 Iris Collection Chardonnay showcases the exceptional depth and remarkable vibrancy of Hawke's Bay. A cool, extended flowering period naturally concentrated the fruit, while near-perfect warm days and cool nights allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. This idyllic growing season shapes the beautiful balance and energy of this wine.

The expressive bouquet introduces layers of white peach, nectarine, and bright lemon curd, complemented by a touch of roasted hazelnut from careful oak integration. Gentle, restrained oak wraps around a medium-weight palate of balanced acid and a creamy mouthfeel. Nothing is too dominant—the fruit, textures, and crisp, chalky acidity all sing in harmony, leading to a long, focused finish.

Hawke's Bay

750ml Bottle

Iris Chardonnay 2024
Iris Chardonnay 2024 Sale price$29.99

HAWKES BAY

Rivermere

Located on a natural terrace approximately 500 metres from the Ngaruroro River, Rivermere was formerly known as Lyons Vineyard. The upper terrace lies within the Gimblett Gravels appellation, with free-draining, stony soils formed by the same historic 1867 flood event that shaped Cornerstone Vineyard.

Planted in 1996 to the now highly regarded UCD Clone 15, the Chardonnay block was one of the early legends of its time. Its stony nature typically made it one of the first Chardonnay blocks to be harvested, producing fruit with concentration, freshness and a distinctive sense of place.

Planted variety and clone: Chardonnay (UCD Clone 15)

Soil type: Gravel

Vine age: 30 years