2023 Clearview Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
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
"A classic Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay of power & sophistication. Stylish with power & complexity, mealy with stonefruit, ripe tropical flavours & substantial body. Drink now for a fruit driven style or cellar until 2029."
95/100 Bob Campbell MW (2022 vintage)
"Intense, powerful chardonnay with a strong saline/oyster shell character that gives it a slightly Burgundian character. Impressive purity with a lingering finish. High-energy wine that can be appreciated now but will certainly benefit from a little bottle age."
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 | 2025 - 2033 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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