Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers are delighted to celebrate five years of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection with the announcement of the 2023 vintage selection. The dedication and expertise of Hawke’s Bay’s winemakers have delivered wines of exceptional quality and character.
Selected blind by Cameron Douglas, MS, these twelve outstanding Chardonnays represent the apex of the 2023 vintage. Each bottle embodies the unwavering dedication, skill, and innovation that defines Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay. The selected wines include:
Here are the 12 selected wines
- AC Reserve Chardonnay 2023
- Alchemy Chardonnay 2023
- Alpha Domus The Batten Chardonnay 2023
- Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2023
- Bilancia Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2023
- Bilancia Kaikora Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
- Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023
- Craggy Range Chardonnay 2023
- Cuvar Iris Chardonnay 2023
- Paritua “Willow” Chardonnay 2023
- Sileni Exceptional Selection Chardonnay 2023
- Squawking Magpie Gravels Chardonnay 2023
Cameron Douglas, MS, was deeply impressed with the calibre of the wines:
“I remain resolute in my thoughts about Hawke’s Bay as a premier New Zealand Chardonnay producing region. Winemakers here have a true understanding of site and vintage, and this was again expressed in the wines for the 2023 vintage. Congratulations to the producers and the viticulture teams.”
The Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Annual Chardonnay Collection, now in its fifth year, has firmly established itself as a benchmark for quality and a showcase of the region’s commitment to excellence in Chardonnay winemaking. The 2023 Collection is a testament to the remarkable expertise of the region’s producers and highlights the diversity of expressions across Hawke’s Bay’s unique subregions.
As Chardonnay continues to be a flagship varietal for Hawke’s Bay – renowned for its internationally recognised excellence – the 2023 Collection will be shared with wine media worldwide, further reinforcing Hawke’s Bay’s reputation as one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals.
Congratulations to all wineries, producers, and teams involved in crafting this exceptional collection. Their dedication and passion continue to elevate Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay on the world stage.