Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the world's most-enjoyed wines. You are in for a treat: some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays are waiting for you.
The classic New Zealand Chardonnay wines are mouth-filling, balanced, fruit-driven, with concentrated, pure fruit aromas. A crisp acidity balance the flavours, which are often perfectly rounded with oak.
Enjoy.
Brightwater Gravels Chardonnay 2022
19,30 CHF - 20,30 CHF*
27,07 CHF pro Liter
An easy-drinking Chardonnay from sunny Nelson. Think of delicious nougat, peach and spice.
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20,80 CHF - 21,80 CHF*
29,07 CHF pro Liter
Made from 25 old vines in Nelson. Lovely aromas of hazelnut, peach, butter toast and ripe citrus fruits mingle with a balancing acidity and the minerality of the Wainea Plains.
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Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2022
24,00 CHF - 25,00 CHF*
33,34 CHF pro Liter
You’ll experience a rich and full-flavoured wine that offers a perfect balance of concentrated, ripe fruit and toasty French oak, offset by a refreshing thread of fresh, citrus acidity.
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Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022
26,80 CHF - 27,80 CHF*
37,07 CHF pro Liter
By New Zealand's "King of Chardonnay". Cheeky and fun, all curves and lusciousness. Made in a large oak barrel. The Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2022 presents itself with rich aromas and a full body.
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Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2020
26,80 CHF - 27,80 CHF*
37,07 CHF pro Liter
This wine is a complex, textural wine that exhibits the slight creaminess on the mid-palate that is the key characteristic of Chardonnay. The structure still retains acidity giving length and freshness.
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30,38 CHF - 30,50 CHF*
40,66 CHF pro Liter
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31,20 CHF - 32,30 CHF*
43,07 CHF pro Liter
The fruit is the hero. This Chardonnay balances concentration and complexity, whilst retaining the finesse that a higher natural acidity brings.
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Paritua Willow Chardonnay 2022
31,20 CHF - 32,30 CHF*
43,07 CHF pro Liter
Classic Hawke's Bay Chardonnay grown on Paritua's estate vines. Produced only in outstanding vintages. Selected as one of 12 exceptional wines to represent the pinnacle of the 2022 vintage, embodying the distinctive characteristics that define Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.
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Blank Canvas Reed Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
34,00 CHF - 35,00 CHF*
46,67 CHF pro Liter
Consistently reviewed among the top Marlborough and New Zealand Chardonnays, the Reed Vineyard Chardonnay has both power and incredible elegance. A wine with a well-judged 'reductive' (smoky, struck-match) aroma.
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Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2021
35,80 CHF - 36,80 CHF*
49,06 CHF pro Liter
A Hawke's Bay classic, skillfully created in new and used barriques. One of 12 selected Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay to represent the 2021 vintage. The "King of Chardonnay", Tony Bish, aged the wine in new and used barrique barrels for 11 months.
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Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021
35,80 CHF - 36,80 CHF*
49,06 CHF pro Liter
A full-bodied, rich and powerful Chardonnay from New Zealand's "Isle of Wine". Made from the finest barrels of Chardonnay selected each vintage by winemaker Duncan MacTavish.
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Tony Bish Golden Egg Chardonnay 2022
38,20 CHF - 39,20 CHF*
52,26 CHF pro Liter
Gorgeously rich, aromatic and distinctive. A unique Chardonnay, fermented in New Zealand's first concrete eggs(!). The exceptional vintner Tony Bish uses, fitting for the wine's name, egg-shaped, golden-coloured concrete tanks.
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Bilancia Trelinnoe Chardonnay 2021
38,00 CHF - 42,40 CHF*
56,53 CHF pro Liter
Single vineyard Chardonnay from one of Hawke's Bay's outstanding producers made in a great vintage.
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100,00 CHF -16% RRP 118,39 CHF *
44,44 CHF pro Liter
Gift yourself or a cherished wine aficionado in your life with this exclusive mixed case that transcends ordinary wine experiences. These outstanding Chardonnay show, what great wines New Zealand can produce from this grape.
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194,00 CHF -15% RRP 228,00 CHF *
43,11 CHF pro Liter
If you are a Chardonnay lover, this is your treat. You can stock up on Chardonnay in style, with both Tony Bish Golden Egg & Heartwood Chardonnay.
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About New Zealand Chardonnay
Chardonnay strongly reflects the unique terroir of New Zealand and shows diversity across the winegrowing regions.
The versatility of this grape makes it a perfect canvas for viticulturists and winemakers to craft masterpieces.
A wide-range of Chardonnay styles are produced in New Zealand, from fruit-driven and unoaked, to luscious examples with complexity, elegance, and a touch of oak.
During the 1990s, plantings of this internationally fashionable variety exceeded those of every other grape, today top quality Chardonnay can be found in every region. Chardonnay now accounts for 6% of the wine production and 2% of the exported wines.
Marlborough (1.086ha) and Hawke's Bay (1,084ha), the two biggest winegrowing regions in New Zealand, have by far the most plantings in the country. They are followed by Gisborne (620ha), Nelson (111ha), North Canterbury (90ha), Auckland (81ha), Central Otago (68ha), Wairarapa (54ha).
Typical regional Chardonnay styles in New Zealand
Chardonnay vines are planted throughout New Zealand. As the winegrowing regions spreading over a long distance with different soil types and climates, the Chardonnay styles can vary significantly.
In warmer regions, the Chardonnays are typically full-medium bodied, round, with rich flavours.
In cooler regions, the wines are typically medium-light bodied, with greater acidity and minerality and fresh, citrus and savoury flavours.