2022 Clearview Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay

94 Points Richard Caro
In stock
The Clearview Reserve is a classic Chardonnay mostly sourced from quite old vines (more than 30 years old) and fermented in new oak. Its big presence and lush array of toasty, mealy and savoury notes is always balanced by bright citrus and a fine texture. This will soften nicely with age, but even now it's an immensely mouth-filling and satisfying Chardonnay. Grab it while it lasts!
$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle

Grape

Chardonnay

Its Origins

In 1986 Tim Turvey purchased a property at Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay. Together with business partner Helma van den Berg, they hand grafted and planted the first vines in the winter of 1988. Clearview Estate Winery Ltd was established for the first red wine vintage in 1989. Vineyard plantings continued at 3 acres per annum. Tim and Helma also designed and built the winery, adding to the cellar door and restaurant as the business grew. The Estate grows 11 grape varieties from 19.4 hectares (48 acres) of Te Awanga vineyards. They intensively manage and prune their vines for low yields of quality fruit. The seaside location has a moderating influence and they often enjoy an extended ripening period well into autumn. The clay and loam soils sit over deep beds of free draining river shingle. Leased land at Gimblett Road provides Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

What The Critics Say

Winemaker notes on current vintage
96/100 Bob Campbell MW (2021 vintage)

"Intense, high energy chardonnay with grapefruit, cashew nut, struck flint/mineral and nicely integrated spicy oak flavours. Mouth-filling wine with an appealing texture and a lingering finish. Great wine."

96/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim (2019 vintage)

"Combining opulence and grace, this stunning chardonnay shows grilled peach, fig, vanilla and cedar characters on the nose with nuances of grapefruit and gun smoke. The impressively concentrated palate exhibits outstanding intensity and complexity, superbly enhanced by velvety texture and beautifully pitched acidity. A complete package with loads of delicious flavours. At its best: 2022 to 2032. $45.00. www.clearviewestate.co.nz. Nov 2020."

Variety Chardonnay
Region Hawkes Bay
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 13.50%
Maturity 2023 - 2035

This Wine Goes Well With

with CHICKEN
with PORK
with SEAFOOD

Taste

4

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