Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2021

The Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2021 is a vibrant and expressive wine from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. This estate-grown Chardonnay is hand-harvested at Te Awanga and fermented and matured for a year in French oak casks, with 57% being new. The wine exhibits a bright lemon-green hue and an aromatic bouquet of peach, citrus, and biscuity oak.

Nose: An inviting fragrance of peach, citrus, and subtle biscuity oak.

Palate: Mouth-filling and rich, it offers concentrated peachy and citrusy flavours, balanced with a good acid spine and a biscuity oak nuance, creating an energetic wine with a long finish.

Finish: The finish is long and complex, with a seamless integration of fruit and oak, providing elegance and depth.

The Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2021 is a remarkable wine that balances vibrant fruit and oak influences, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a well-rounded, expressive Chardonnay. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for added complexity, enhancing its already impressive depth and character.

95 Bob Campbell MW
95 Cameron Douglas MS
96 Sam Kim
97 Candice Chow
18.5/20 Joelle Thompson